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first crushes

Books about first crushes for readers of all ages.

Cover of At first sight

At first sight

Cathy Hapka

Ages 13–18love and romancesocial media

Cover of Raisin Rodriguez and the Big-Time Smooch

Raisin Rodriguez and the Big-Time Smooch

Judy Goldschmidt

Ages 9–13friendshipfirst crushes

Cover of Kissing Ted Callahan (and other guys)

Kissing Ted Callahan (and other guys)

Amy Spalding

Ages 13–18romancefirst crushes

Cover of Balancing act

Balancing act

Lauren Barnholdt

Ages 10–14friendshipfamily

Cover of Class Crush Junior High

Class Crush Junior High

Kate Kenyon

Ages 10–14friendshipfirst crushes

Cover of Carols and crushes

Carols and crushes

Natalie Blitt

Ages 9–14holiday spiritfamily