Boying Up

Boying Up by Mayim Bialik is a puberty and life-skills guide for boys and masculine-identifying tweens that blends science, personal stories, and practical advice. Chapters cover body changes, hormones, emotions, friendships, media, and responsibility, always tying physical development to values like respect and empathy. Families appreciate Bialik’s straightforward but warm tone, which treats readers as capable of handling real information while reassuring them that awkwardness is normal. Best for roughly ages 10–14, it can be read independently or together, serving as a springboard for ongoing conversations about growing up.