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social awkwardness

Books about social awkwardness for readers of all ages.

Cover of Well, that was awkward

Well, that was awkward

Rachel Vail

Ages 9–13social awkwardnessfriendship

Cover of The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4

The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4

Sue Townsend

Ages 12–16adolescenceself-discovery

Cover of Double Down

Double Down

Jeff Kinney

Ages 8–14friendshiphumor

Cover of Dog Days

Dog Days

Jeff Kinney

Ages 8–13friendshipgrowing up