Books like TBH, this is so awkward by Lisa Greenwald

Raina Telgemeier tells the coming‑of‑age tale of a young girl who hurts her front teeth in a Girl Scout mishap, faces bullying after braces, and finds unexpected friendship among a quirky group of classmates.

A story about Nick Allen, who invents a new word and becomes a local hero by spreading it across the country.

Rafe Khatchadorian arrives at Camp Wannamorra, where he and his bunkmates must contend with the popular kids who try to sabotage their summer, turning boredom into adventure and friendship.

A heartwarming picture book about two school friends who share and celebrate each other’s lunches, teaching children about tolerance, kindness, and the beauty of diverse food habits.

High‑schooler Rafe returns to Hills Village Middle School, where he faces new challenges: special‑education classes, a reluctant football team, and the looming threat of his bully‑turned‑teammate. Determined to beat his past, he plans a bold art project and aims for both academic and athletic success.

A young boy discovers he's the target of gossip at school and must find out who started the rumors.

329 pages ; 22 cmHL730L Lexile

When a class goldfish becomes the target of bullying, a friend must choose between friendship and being frozen out.

The misadventures of the family Fletcher follows a loving, gay father duo raising four adopted brothers and their pets through kindergarten to sixth grade, all while navigating the challenges posed by a cantankerous new neighbor.

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A wordless picture book that follows an elementary school girl as she confronts the bullying of a fellow student and learns the power of kindness and friendship.

In middle school, Jenny McAfee receives mysterious secret notes and must uncover the prankster while navigating friendships and school life.

A YA novel that explores how pervasive technology shapes teenage life, the painful sting of bullying, and the nuanced quest for authenticity amid the complex terrain of adolescence.

Maverick Falconer starts middle school hoping to be a hero like his father, but faces bullying, family turmoil and his mother’s alcoholism. As he navigates sixth‑grade challenges, he learns that classmates struggle too and that shared survival is possible.

Alan Cole stands tall against family and school bullying, shares his true self with friends, and faces a new challenge when a relentless bully targets him after he comes out at his middle school.