Coming Of Age

Growing up is an experience that is at once personal and universal. Browse through these books to read about that special coming of age period in everyone’s lives. Who knows, you might just lose and find yourself in some of these titles!

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Unabrow: Misadventures of a Late Bloomer
Una LaMarche | Plume

Unabrow: Misadventures of a Late Bloomer

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If laughter sparked by honest, self-deprecating humor is what you're after, "Unabrow" by Una LaMarche won't disappoint. Una's tales are like sitting down with your funniest friend, sharing stories that are as cringeworthy as they are endearing. It’s the perfect pick-me-up that will make you feel a little less alone in your own awkward moments.
Smile
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Raina Telgemeier | Graphix

Smile

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"Smile" is a heartfelt journey that resonates well if you've ever felt out of place or self-conscious during your school years. Raina Telgemeier tells her own story with a deft hand, balancing the pain of adolescent dental woes with the universal experiences of growing up. The book's relatability and charm lie in its honest depiction of the awkwardness of teenage life. It's a candid and touching read that might remind you that everyone has their own set of "braces" to bear.
Here's the Story - Thryft
Maureen McCormick | William Morrow

Here's the Story

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Here's the Story could be a good read for fans of The Brady Bunch who want to learn more about the real-life struggles of its cast members. McCormick's memoir offers a candid, hard-hitting account of her drug addiction and her battle to come to terms with her identity. Despite the darkness that McCormick reveals, the book ultimately serves as an empowering tale of survival and self-acceptance.
King of the Mild Frontier - Thryft
Chris Crutcher | Greenwillow Books

King of the Mild Frontier

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Fans of laugh-out-loud memoirs will delight in Chris Crutcher's "King of the Mild Frontier." Crutcher's candid and comedic recounting of his own adolescence is as heartbreaking as it is hilarious. It's for those of you who appreciate an author who doesn't shy away from life's messier moments but instead turns them into a shared adventure in surviving the wilderness of youth.
Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul: The Real Deal Challenges
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Mark Victor Hansen, Jack Canfield  | Hci Teens

Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul: The Real Deal Challenges

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This book could be a good read for teenagers looking for relatable stories of teens overcoming various challenges in their lives such as friendship, dating, and body image issues. With real stories from teenagers, this book provides an authentic look at real-life problems and the strength needed to overcome them. Readers may find comfort in knowing they are not alone in their struggles and gain insight into how to handle challenges in their own lives.
Chicken Soup for the Preteen Soul : Stories of Changes, Choices and Growing Up for Kids Ages 9-13 - Thryft
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Chicken Soup for the Preteen Soul is a great read for preteens who are navigating the challenges of growing up. It offers relatable stories about making friends, fitting in, and dealing with family issues. The book's most unique and distinctive feature is that it is written by preteens, for preteens, providing a genuine and authentic perspective. This book would receive positive feedback for its relatable stories and insights into the preteen experience.
Offers advice and counsel on everything from homesickness to partying to grades.
Educated
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Tara Westover | Windmill Books

Educated

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"Educated" isn't just another memoir; it's a visceral journey from physical and intellectual confinement to the expansive realms of academia. Tara Westover’s exceptional story is an inspiration, a deep dive into the transformative effect of education on one’s world view. This book might be for you if you're drawn to incredible true stories of resilience and the redemptive power of learning.
Filled with stories from and about readers between the ages of ten and thirteen, this inspiring guide to a difficult period covers personal identity, violence, family issues, and the opposite sex, among other topics. Simultaneous. 500,000 first printing.