Books like Kiss

Kiss by Jacqueline Wilson reads as poignant, realistic. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

13

James Howe · 2003

Both explore friendship

71% genome match

Hanging Out with Cici

Francine Pascal · 1977

Both explore friendship & self-acceptance

72% genome match

Lily Alone

Jacqueline Wilson · 2011

Both explore friendship

67% genome match

Dear nobody

Berlie Doherty · 1991

Both explore first love & growing up

67% genome match

Almost Alice

Phyllis Reynolds Naylor · 2008

Both explore growing up & friendship

67% genome match

Life in the fat lane

Cherie Bennett · 1998

Both explore self-acceptance & friendship

67% genome match

Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great

Judy Blume · 1972

Both explore friendship & self-acceptance

58% genome match

Dawn and the Impossible Three

Ann M. Martin · 1987

Both explore friendship & growing up

64% genome match

Dear Mr. Henshaw

Beverly Cleary · 1983

Both explore growing up

59% genome match

Nothing's Fair in Fifth Grade

Barthe DeClements · 1981

Both explore friendship

60% genome match

The List of Things That Will Not Change

Rebecca Stead · 2020

Both explore friendship

58% genome match

We Hate Everything But Boys

Linda Lewis · 1985

Both explore friendship & growing up

58% genome match