Books About Puberty

Last updated: May 28, 2026

The physical and emotional changes that come with puberty can be challenging for tweens, but these books can help. From expert guides filled with biological facts to the funny Wimpy Kid installment in which Greg freaks out about zits, body hair growth, and B.O., these titles address the anxiety and confusion that boys and girls feel at this sensitive time. And the experts know how to talk about these issues in kid-friendly, age-appropriate ways. For more great stories about growing up, check out our Coming-of-Age Books and Books That Promote a Healthy Body Image.

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All About Penises book cover: Diverse group of boys and gils stand behind a sign displaying the book title

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All About Penises: A Learning About Bodies Book

age 3+

Kid-friendly guide gives info and relatable context.

Dorian Solot , Marshall Miller Body Awareness (2024)

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All About Vulvas and Vaginas book cover: Group of smiling diverse boys and girls hold a big sign displaying book title

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All About Vulvas and Vaginas: A Learning About Bodies Book

age 3+

Lively, informative guide gives solid info for young kids.

Dorian Solot , Marshall Miller Body Awareness (2024)

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Yes! No! A First Conversation About Consent book cover: Kids with different skin tones are shown surrounding a speech bubble with the words "yes! no!"

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Yes! No! A First Conversation About Consent

age 3+

Picture book gives young kids tools for discussing consent.

Megan Madison , Jessica Ralli Body Awareness (2022)

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Celebrate Your Body (and Its Changes, Too!): The Ultimate Puberty Book for Girls Poster Image

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Celebrate Your Body (and Its Changes, Too!): The Ultimate Puberty Book for Girls

age 8+

Pitch-perfect, body-positive puberty guide for young tweens.

Sonya Renee Taylor Body Awareness (2018)

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Growing Up Great!: The Ultimate Puberty Book for Boys Poster Image

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Growing Up Great!: The Ultimate Puberty Book for Boys

age 8+

Encouraging puberty guide covers emotional growth, too.

Scott Todnem Body Awareness (2019)

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Growing Up Powerful book cover: Colorful illustration of three girls with different skin and hair colors, one with a hearing aid, all smiling and dancing

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Growing Up Powerful

age 8+

Invaluable for helping girls become empowered teens.

Rebel Girls Advice (2023)

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Guy Stuff: The Body Book for Boys Poster Image

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Guy Stuff: The Body Book for Boys

age 8+

Frank, funny boys' guide to growing up is packed with tips.

Dr. Cara Natterson Body Awareness (2017)

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The Care and Keeping of You: The Body Book for Younger Girls Poster Image

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The Care and Keeping of You: The Body Book for Younger Girls

age 8+

Helpful American Girl guide for girls starting puberty.

Valorie Lee Schaefer Body Awareness (2012)

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The Period Book: A Girl's Guide to Growing Up Poster Image

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The Period Book: A Girl's Guide to Growing Up

age 8+

Very informative -- but limited -- sex ed book for girls.

Karen Gravelle Body Awareness (2017)

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Wow in the World: The How and Wow of the Human Body Poster Image

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Wow in the World: The How and Wow of the Human Body

age 8+

Podcast hosts' hilarious, superb body book for kids, tweens.

Mindy Thomas , Guy Raz Body Awareness (2021)

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A Girl's Guide to Puberty & Periods Poster Image

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A Girl's Guide to Puberty & Periods

age 9+

Experts explore girls' puberty in fun, relatable guide.

Marni Sommer , Margaret Schmitt , Christine Hagstrom , Caitlin Gruer Body Awareness (2021)

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Book title in blue and red text on black background

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Being You: The Body Image Book for Boys

age 9+

Science-based, inclusive advice is an amazing resource.

Charlotte Markey , Daniel Hart , Douglas Zacher Advice (2022)

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The Body Image Book for Girls: Love Yourself and Grow Up Fearless Poster Image

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The Body Image Book for Girls: Love Yourself and Grow Up Fearless

age 9+

Friendly, factual book helps girls appreciate their bodies.

Charlotte Markey Body Awareness (2020)

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What's Going on Down There? A Boy's Guide to Growing Up Poster Image

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What's Going on Down There? A Boy's Guide to Growing Up

age 9+

Modern update improves empowering sex ed classic.

Karen Gravelle Body Awareness (2017)

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You-ology book cover: Illustration of six happy, diverse kids, one in a wheelchair, look out at the reader

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You-ology: A Puberty Guide for EVERY Body

age 9+

Engaging, inclusive look at changes that come with puberty.

Melisa Holmes , Trish Hutchison , Kathryn Lowe Body Awareness (2022)

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Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret: Book Cover

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Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.

age 10+

Classic coming-of-age story rings true decades later.

Judy Blume Coming of Age (1970)

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Celebrate Your Body 2: The Ultimate Puberty Book for Preteen and Teen Girls Poster Image

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Celebrate Your Body 2: The Ultimate Puberty Book for Preteen and Teen Girls

age 10+

Encouraging, body-positive guide for older girls.

Dr. Lisa Klein , Dr. Carrie Leff Body Awareness (2019)

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Opting Out book cover: Brown-skinned middle schooler in green shorts, golden tee dumps out contents of a blue backpack, with Hindu design behind

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Opting Out

age 10+

Tween resists gender expectations in candid graphic novel.

Maia Kobabe , Swati "Lucky" Srikumar Graphic Novel (2026)

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The Care and Keeping of You 2: The Body Book for Older Girls Poster Image

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The Care and Keeping of You 2: The Body Book for Older Girls

age 10+

Deeply informative, reassuring puberty handbook for girls.

Dr. Cara Natterson Body Awareness (2013)

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The Girl Guide: 50 Ways to Learn to Love Your Changing Body Poster Image

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The Girl Guide: 50 Ways to Learn to Love Your Changing Body

age 10+

Wonderfully candid, body-positive tips to inspire girls.

Marawa Ibrahim Body Awareness (2018)

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