Book Recommendations for Growing and Adolescent Boys*
There is an abundance of resources for growing girls, but not a great deal of information out there for boys who are braving a truly modern world. Below are some books addressing boys’ bodies and health, which remind them how awesome they are, and may provide some support for them. Books for parents and caregivers of boys can be found under Parenting resources.
BOOKS
Guy Stuff: The Body Book for Boys by Dr. Cara Natterson, MD, and Micah Player
Growing Up Great!: The Ultimate Puberty Book for Boys by Scott Todnem
Growing Up: An Inclusive Guide to Puberty and Your Changing Body by Rachel Greener and Clare Owen
The Boys' Guide to Growing Up by Phil Wilkinson
The Boy’s Body Book: Everything You Need to Know for a Healthy, Happy YOU! by Kelli Dunham, RN, BSN and Laura Tallardy
Guy Stuff Feelings: Everything you Need to Know About Your Emotions by Dr. Cara Natterson, MD
The (Nearly) Teenage Boy’s Guide to (Almost) Everything: How to Stay Healthy and Happy in Adolescence by Sharie Coombes
Essential Life Skills for Boys Ages 10-14: Everything You Need to Know to Thrive at Home, at School, and Out in the World by Scott Todnem
The Teen Self-Esteem Workbook: 8 Power-Ups to Overcome Your Insecurities and Boost Your Confidence and Self-Worth by Teen Thrive (Publisher)
This Moment is Your Life (And So is This One): A Fun and Easy Guide to Mindfulness, Meditation, and Yoga by Mariam Gates
Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different: True Tales of Amazing Boys Who Changed the World without Killing Dragons by Ben Brooks and Quinton Winter
Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different: A Guided Journal by Ben Brooks and Quinton Winter
A Kids Book About Periods by Jessica Biel
Country-Specific Books and Additional Language Books about Puberty
Solo Para Chicos: ¿Que Me Está Pasando? Mi Pubertad. by Sarah Delmege, in Spanish
Grow & Know period books have created books focused on puberty in ten different countries. Some of the country books are targeted for boys, as well. The books can be downloaded or read on e-reading devices: https://www.growandknow.org/country-books
Tanzania: To Become a Young Man and Healthy Adolescence books by Grow and Know, Inc. (Swahili and English) https://www.growandknow.org/tanzania-books
Cambodia: To Become a Young Man by Grow and Know, Inc. (Khmer and English) https://www.growandknow.org/cambodia-books
Sierra Leone: Growth and Changes for Boys in Sierra Leone by Grow and Know, Inc. (English) https://www.growandknow.org/sierra-leone-books
Tranquila, soy tu amigo Nano: Mi libro para la adolescencia by Save the Children (Bolivia, in Spanish): https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c61dcddf4755a584425c1cb/t/5d186ae413c0c20001ce7b77/1561881334450/CARTILLA+NINOS+FINAL+WEB.pdf
Puberty Book Boys by Save the Children and the Government of Malawi (Chichewa and English): https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c61dcddf4755a584425c1cb/t/5d186b9810c5d20001a6099a/1561881510066/Malawi_Boys_Early_Adolescent_workbook.pdf
Becoming Me! A Workbook for Boys by Save the Children (Uganda, in English): https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c61dcddf4755a584425c1cb/t/5d186c09fdafae00017b3422/1561881626046/boys_book_in_Uganda.pdf
*Twelve Moons, Twelve Moons Press, and the resources provided on this website in no way dispense medical or psychiatric advice. The intent is solely to offer information to readers that may provide assistance in seeking knowledge, inspiration, well-being, and self-care support. Books and resources for children should be reviewed by parents or caregivers to ensure that they are suitable for their child.