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113 books
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What You Need to Know About #2
Obesity
Nancy Dickmann
A factual and supportive guide for children learning about body weight, nutrition, and how to make healthy lifestyle cho
Ages 9–13
Here I Am, I Am Me: An Illustrated Guide to Mental Health
Cara Bean
For the teenager navigating big emotions and complex thoughts. This approachable graphic guide explains how the brain wo
Ages 12–18
Red Hood
Elana K. Arnold
For the mature teen navigating the complexities of bodily autonomy, menstruation, and the need for protection in a world
Ages 14–18
Glitter Girls #4
Magical Makeovers
Caroline Plaisted
For the pre-teen starting to explore personal style, this sparkly guide offers age-appropriate tips on skincare, hair, a
Ages 8–12
Banned Books, Crop Tops, and Other Bad Influences
Brigit Young
For the middle schooler starting to notice unfair rules, this story follows a student standing up against restrictive dr
Ages 10–14
Bingo Brown #2
Bingo Brown and the Language of Love
Betsy Byars
For the middle-schooler navigating the awkward transitions of puberty, first crushes, and changing family dynamics as th
Ages 8–12
The Woman in the Wall
Patrice Kindl
For the child who feels so invisible or shy that they wish they could disappear, this story explores finding the courage
Ages 10–14
It Only Happens in the Movies
Holly Bourne
For the teenager navigating the gap between cinematic romance and messy reality, this story offers a sharp, feminist loo
Ages 14–18
Tyler Page's Graphic Memoirs #2
Extra Large
Tyler Page
For the child navigating the complex feelings of being bigger than their peers, this graphic memoir explores body image,
Ages 8–12
The Cheerleader
Norma Klein
For the middle-schooler navigating social cliques and finding the courage to pursue interests that challenge traditional
Ages 10–14
Risky Times: How to Be AIDS-Smart and Stay Healthy
Jeanne Blake
For teenagers navigating a changing world, this guide provides factual answers about HIV and AIDS while addressing peer
Ages 12–17
Grasshopper Jungle
Andrew Smith
For the teenager navigating the chaotic overlap of hormones, identity, and the surreal feeling that the world is ending.
Ages 14–18
Boyology A Teen Girl's Crash Course in All Things Boy
Keri Smith, Sarah O'Leary Burningham
For the teen girl navigating the confusing world of dating, this guide offers practical advice on understanding boys, bu
Ages 12–17
Biology
Jane Chisholm
For the student who wants to understand how life works, from microscopic cells to complex ecosystems, using detailed dia
Ages 10–14
Ida, in Love and in Trouble
Veronica Chambers
For the teen navigating a life-altering choice or seeking her own voice when society tries to silence it, this novel exp
Ages 14–18
Space Station Seventh Grade
Jerry Spinelli
For the student feeling the jitters of moving from the top of the elementary school ladder to the very bottom of the jun
Ages 10–14
The Legends of Greemulax
Kimmy Schmidt
For the child grappling with the idea that growing up means losing their gentleness or becoming someone they don't recog
Ages 8–12
Phoebe's Diary
Phoebe Wahl
For the teenager navigating the intense transition from high school to adulthood while trying to find their creative voi
Ages 14–18
Dumplin' #2
Puddin'
Julie Murphy
For the teen navigating social hierarchies and body image, this story shows how an unexpected friendship can spark the c
Ages 13–18
Go With the Flow #1
Go With the Flow
Lily Williams, Karen Schneemann
For the teen or tween navigating the physical and social shifts of puberty while wanting to make their school a more equ
Ages 10–14
Catherine, Called Birdy
Karen Cushman
For the teen feeling pressured to follow a path they didn't choose, this witty diary celebrates the fierce spark of inde
Ages 10–14
What Every Girl Should Know Margaret Sanger's Journey
J. Albert Mann
For the teenager grappling with systemic unfairness or family health crises. This story follows young Margaret Sanger as
Ages 12–18
Kisses
Judith Caseley
For the teenager navigating the pressure of dating and self-image, this story offers a mirror for finding worth beyond a
Ages 12–16
Song of the Lioness #1
Alanna: The First Adventure
Tamora Pierce
For the child who feels restricted by what others say they can do or be. A classic tale about the courage to define your
Ages 10–14
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