Books like Stargirl

Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli reads as reflective, poignant. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

The carnival at Bray

Jessie Ann Foley · 2014

Same ya feel

66% genome match

All the Bright Places

Jennifer Niven

Same ya feel

59% genome match

I Fell in Love with Hope

Lancali · 2022

Both explore first love

71% genome match

Love, Stargirl

Jerry Spinelli · 2007

Both explore individuality

74% genome match

Annie on My Mind

Nancy Garden · 1982

Both explore first love & acceptance

77% genome match

Dance on my grave

Aidan Chambers · 1982

Both explore first love

62% genome match

Darius the Great Is Not Okay

Adib Khorram

Same ya feel

59% genome match

Don't Call Me Ishmael!

Michael Gerard Bauer · 2006

Same ya feel

57% genome match

Two Boys Kissing

David Levithan · 2013

Both explore first love & acceptance

71% genome match

The Serpent King

Jeff Zentner

Same ya feel

59% genome match

Fish In A Tree

Lynda Mullaly Hunt · 2015

Same ya feel

55% genome match

Looking for Alaska

John Green · 2005

Both explore first love

55% genome match