Books About Eating Disorders

The Best Eating Disorders Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about eating disorders? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

A Work in Progress
Graphic Nov.
Smaller Sister
Graphic Nov.
The Shortlist

Our 5 Favorite Books About Eating Disorders

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

A Work in Progress

By Jarrett Lerner

A boy battles self-image and self-acceptance in a world of thin peers.

368 pages· 15,410 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 2,869 ratings
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Summary: Will hides in oversized clothes, battling shame and a crush on Jules. Desperate to change, he faces slow progress and self-loathing. Meeting Markus, a skateboarder, might just change his perspective. Can Will embrace his evolving self and find acceptance?
Chapter Book · Ages 14–17 · 2021

Volume Four

By Alice Oseman · Book #4 in the Heartstopper series

Love's challenges test Charlie and Nick as secrets and fears surface.

384 pages· 9,379 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.6/5 Goodreads · 450,433 ratings
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Summary: Charlie is ready to say 'I love you,' but Nick grapples with coming out to his dad and worries about Charlie's health. As the school year unfolds, they must navigate love's complexities. Will their bond withstand the pressures of hidden struggles and unspoken fears?
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

Taking Up Space

A young athlete battles self-doubt and family struggles while discovering true self-worth.

272 pages· 53,343 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 914 ratings
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Summary: Sarah's world revolves around basketball, but when her game falters, so does her confidence. As her body feels foreign and her home life unravels, a cooking competition with her crush offers unexpected challenges. Can Sarah find her true self without changing who she is? Dive into a journey of self-discovery and resilience.
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

Smaller Sister

Sisters face change and healing as one battles an eating disorder.

320 pages· 14,665 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 2,621 ratings
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Summary: Lucy admires her older sister, Olivia, until Olivia's sudden changes reveal a hidden struggle with an eating disorder. As Olivia battles her demons, Lucy must navigate school and friendships alone. Can the sisters find their way back to each other and heal together? Discover the power of sisterhood in this heartfelt graphic novel.
Chapter Book · Ages 9–11 · 2019

Good Enough

A girl battles her eating disorder and a secretive roommate in a fight for recovery.

272 pages· 56,207 words· Est. 8 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,941 ratings
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Summary: Twelve-year-old Riley is in a treatment center for anorexia, struggling to reclaim her life as an artist, runner, and friend. As she begins to heal, her roommate's rule-breaking and blackmail threaten her progress. Riley must confront her fears of returning home to a dieting mom, a school bully, and a perfect sister. Can she truly recover and stay strong outside the hospital? This gripping tale explores the challenges of recovery and the courage needed to overcome inner demons.
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