CONTENT NOTIFICATIONS
Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco: Underage Use,Language: Mild Language,Sexual Content: Contact Between Adult and Minor,Sexual Content: Mild Sexual Content/Themes
Unbecoming
By Jenny Downham
Edition
Publishers Weekly Best Books of 2016, Young Adult
Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2016, Teen
2017 Rainbow Book List, Young Adult Fiction
YALSA 2017 Best Fiction for Young Adults
2017 CILIP Carnegie Medal Longlist
Booklist Carte Blanche: Columinist’s Choice 2016
2017 USBBY Outstanding International Book List, Grades 9–12
By Jenny Downham
Hardcover edition
Publisher Scholastic Imprint David Fickling ISBN9780545907170
Awards and Honors The Kirkus Prize 2016 Nominee, Young ReadersPublishers Weekly Best Books of 2016, Young Adult
Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2016, Teen
2017 Rainbow Book List, Young Adult Fiction
YALSA 2017 Best Fiction for Young Adults
2017 CILIP Carnegie Medal Longlist
Booklist Carte Blanche: Columinist’s Choice 2016
2017 USBBY Outstanding International Book List, Grades 9–12
Unbecoming
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SKU
9780545907170J
2017 Stonewall Book Award, Honor
When Katie's grandmother appears after years of mysterious absence, suffering from Alzheimer's, Katie cares for her, bonds with her—and uncovers painful family secrets.
When Katie's grandmother appears after years of mysterious absence, suffering from Alzheimer's, Katie cares for her, bonds with her—and uncovers painful family secrets.
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Mature Young Adult Plus (Grades 11 & Up)
Mature Young Adult Plus
Mature Young Adult Plus (Grades 11 & Up)
For Grades 11 & Up
This collection features young adult fiction titles focused on coming-of-age stories with heightened emotional complexity and real-world relevance. Selections capture the uncertainty, growth, and self-discovery that accompany late high school and early adulthood, emphasizing layered, character-driven narratives. Some selections may explore identity, relationships, and real-world challenges, including LGBTQIA+ themes, strong language, social issues, and sensitive topics such as sexual abuse and suicide.
14 books per Year
$308.00 per Year
Interests
Fiction, Coming-of-Age, Romance, Realistic Fiction, Speculative Fiction
