Middle Grade & Teen Reads: Periods and Menstruation

Books for middle graders and teens dealing with first periods and menstruation.

Updated July 16, 2026
Rochester Public Library RPL Middle Grade
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Middle Grade & Teen Reads: Periods and Menstruation

Books for middle graders and teens dealing with first periods and menstruation.

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Ollie in between
Callans, Jess
Paper Book
A Stonewall Book Award Honor Book! A 2026 Rise: A Feminist Book Project Top Ten Title A 2026 Rainbow Round Table Top Ten Pick for Young Readers A 2026 Lone Star Reading List Selection An Indie's Introduce Pick A NYPL Best...
Calling the Moon : 16 period stories from BIPOC authors
Salazar, Aida
Paper Book
Uplifting anthology about menstruation, 16 BIPOC writers (including Saadia Faruqi, Nikki Grimes, Erin Entrada Kelly, Christina Soontornvat, Ibi Zoboi) share tales that are by turns warm, funny, and empowering.
Code red
McCullough, Joy
Paper Book
In the spirit of Judy Blume, this "character-driven, thought-provoking, often funny, and, above all, timely" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) middle grade novel celebrates finding yourself, making new friends, and standing up for what's right as a girl becomes involved in menstrual...
The beautiful game
Méndez, Yamile Saied
Paper Book
A powerful story about family, fútbol, and playing like a girl, perfect for fans of Front Desk, The Academy, and, Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret from the award-winning author of Furia. At twelve years old,...
The moon within
Salazar, Aida
Paper Book
The dazzling story of a girl navigating friendship, family, and growing up, an Are You There God, It's Me Margaret? for the modern day, from debut author Aida Salazar. ****Four starred reviews!**** * "A worthy successor to Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret...
Free period
Terese, Ali
Paper Book
This middle-grade Moxie centering period equity is Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret for the next generation! Longlisted for the National Book Award "Absolute fire." -- Book Riot Helen and Gracie are pranking their way through...
Period. : the quick guide to every uterus
Giráldez, Aitana
Paper Book
Backed by the experts at Mayo Clinic, PERIOD. is the no-nonsense guide kids and caregivers alike can trust to navigate menstruation, period. Periods. Every person who menstruates has a different relationship with their "Aunt Flow": some good, and some.....
The care & keeping of you. 2, The body book for older girls
Natterson, Cara
Paper Book
The bestselling body book for girls ages 10 and up, now updated! Book 2 in our best-selling body book series for girls just got even better! With all-new illustrations and updated content, this title features tips, how-tos, and facts from the experts. This thoughtful advice book...
We need to talk about vaginas : an important book about vulvas, periods, puberty, and sex!
Rodgers, Allison K.
Paper Book
*A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2023* *A School Library Journal Best Book of 2023* *A National Science Teachers Association Outstanding Science Trade Book* *A DC Capitol Choices Award Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens Ages Ten to...
Brady Mason's Perfect Fit
Melleby, Nicole
Paper Book
What happens when a sporty foster kid from the suburbs meets her glamorous birth mom in the big city? This slice-of-life novel is perfect for fans of Judy Blume and Wendy Mass. Brady Mason couldn't care less about fashion. She likes what she knows: baseball,...
The unforgettable Leta "Lightning" Laurel
Toalson, R. L.
Paper Book
A determined girl athlete deals with food insecurity and a new rivalry challenging her feminist ideals in this "resonant" (School Library Journal, starred review) upper middle grade coming-of-age story from author of The First Magnificent Summer, R.L. Toalson. ...
The unexpected consequence of bleeding on a Tuesday
Toney, Kelsey B.
Paper Book
Delia Bridges is striving to become the compassionate doctor she's been unable to find in her journey to diagnose her excruciating period pain--but when a single rule-breaking incident jeopardizes her future, she must find a way to reclaim her dreams in this funny, period-positive novel.
The fall of Whit Rivera
Maldonado, Crystal
Paper Book
Could you plan the Fall Formal with your (hot) nemesis? Whit Rivera is about to find out. A MASSACHUSETTS BOOK AWARD WINNER! Frenemies Whit and Zay have been at odds for years (ever since he broke up with her in, like, the most embarrassing way imaginable), so...
Red hood
Arnold, Elana K.
Paper Book
A dark, engrossing, blood-drenched tale of the familiar threats to female power--and one girl's journey to regain it. Five starred reviews greeted this powerful story from Elana K. Arnold, author of the Printz Honor winner Damsel. You are alone in the woods, seen...
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