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Ages 12–18

23,569 books for children ages 12–18

Young adult books take children seriously as thinkers. The questions get harder here: identity, justice, love, loss, the dawning awareness that the world is more complicated than anyone let on. These 23,569 books trust teenagers to handle complexity and reward them for it.

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Cover of A Street Through Time

Through Time #1

A Street Through Time

For the curious child who wonders what their neighborhood looked like long ago. This immersive journey shows how a singl

Cover of The Patron Thief of Bread

The Patron Thief of Bread

Lindsay Eagar

For the child grappling with where they belong, this evocative tale explores the struggle between staying loyal to one's

Ages 8–12

Cover of Honey, Baby, Sweetheart

Honey, Baby, Sweetheart

For the teen navigating the confusing line between intense romance and a toxic relationship while finding strength in a

Cover of Stacey's Broken Heart

The Baby-Sitters Club #99

Stacey's Broken Heart

For the child navigating the painful confusion of a first breakup or a long-distance relationship that is drifting apart

Cover of Shadow on the Stones

The Sacred Stones #3

Shadow on the Stones

Moyra Caldecott

For the young reader discovering their own unique voice and inner strength while navigating a world that expects them to

Cover of A Stone in My Hand

A Stone in My Hand

Cathryn Clinton

For the child processing deep grief or the fear of family loss, this story follows a young girl in Gaza finding her voic

Cover of The Space Cat

The Space Cat #1

For the child adjusting to a big move or feeling like an outsider in a new place. A pampered cat navigates cultural shif

Cover of Stealing Freedom

Stealing Freedom

For the child grappling with the reality of systemic unfairness and seeking stories of courage in the face of profound l

Cover of Riding Chance

Christine Kendall

For the child who needs to see that one mistake doesn't define them. Troy finds a second chance and a new sense of purpo

Cover of Inexcusable

For the mature teen ready to deconstruct the myths of the 'good guy' and explore the complex, uncomfortable reality of c

Cover of 1,000 Amazing Record Breakers

1,000 Amazing Record Breakers

For the child who loves trivia and 'did you know' facts, this visual guide explores incredible world records from the fa

Cover of Yo, Sacramento!

Yo, Sacramento!

Will Cleveland, Mark Alvarez

For the student struggling to remember state capitals, this clever guide uses silly word associations and cartoons to ma

Cover of Margot Mertz for the Win

Margot Mertz #2

Margot Mertz for the Win

Carrie McCrossen, Ian McWethy

For the teen navigating the messy overlap of digital life and real-world ethics while finding the courage to stand up fo

Cover of Inside the Titanic

Inside the Titanic

For the child captivated by history and engineering, this visually stunning guide explores the Titanic through the eyes

Cover of Catch That Dog Wave

Catch That Dog Wave

For the child who needs a boost of confidence to try something new, this breezy summer tale shows how friendship and a f

Cover of Almost Home

Nora Raleigh Baskin

For the child feeling like a guest in their own life, Leah's journey through a new blended family explores what it truly

Cover of Suddenly Last Summer

Camp Confidential #20

Suddenly Last Summer

Melissa J. Morgan

For the child navigating the complex social waters of summer camp, where old friendships are tested and new secrets are

Cover of Joey and Co in Tirol

The Chalet School #43

Joey and Co in Tirol

Elinor M. Brent-Dyer

For the child who thrives on tradition and family connection, this classic story explores the comfort of returning to be

Cover of Just William's Luck

Just William #26

Just William's Luck

Richmal Crompton

For the child who possesses a wild imagination and an uncanny knack for turning ordinary situations into chaotic, laugh

Cover of The Year My Mother Was Bald

The Year My Mother Was Bald

For the child navigating the complex emotions of a parent's cancer diagnosis, from treatment side effects to the daily r

Cover of Dog

For the child learning that friendship takes work, this gritty and unsentimental story follows a stray dog's journey fro

Cover of Jo to the Rescue

The Chalet School #21

Jo to the Rescue

Elinor M. Brent-Dyer

For the child learning how to take initiative and help others, Jo Bettany navigates wartime changes with empathy and res

Cover of William the Showman

Just William #19

William the Showman

Richmal Crompton

For the child who possesses a boundless imagination and a knack for finding trouble in the most ordinary places.

Cover of The Chalet School and the Island

The Chalet School #24

The Chalet School and the Island

Elinor M. Brent-Dyer

For the child adapting to a major move or a changing environment. This classic school story highlights finding stability

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