coming-of-age
noun
com·ing-of-age
ˈkə-miŋ-əv-ˈāj 
: the attainment of prominence, respectability, recognition, or maturity
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In her distinct voice, Kingston, who now lives in Brooklyn, extends an invitation to readers to delve into the psyche of a child coping with the unique challenges of her coming-of-age journey.
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Britta Stromeyer, The Mercury News, 4 June 2024
Call Me By Your Name With depictions of first desire that cut to the bone, this 2017 coming-of-age romance will crack your heart open.
—Erica Marrison, Peoplemag, 2 June 2024
And creator Daniel Lawrence Taylor balances timeless coming-of-age storylines with sharp observations about the intersection of class, race, and academic excellence, yielding a secondary-school saga that feels substantive but is also lots of fun to watch.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 30 May 2024
The vibe is a classic summer coming-of-age story with a page-turning side of paranormal activity.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 26 May 2024
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Britta Stromeyer, The Mercury News, 4 June 2024
Call Me By Your Name With depictions of first desire that cut to the bone, this 2017 coming-of-age romance will crack your heart open.
—Erica Marrison, Peoplemag, 2 June 2024
And creator Daniel Lawrence Taylor balances timeless coming-of-age storylines with sharp observations about the intersection of class, race, and academic excellence, yielding a secondary-school saga that feels substantive but is also lots of fun to watch.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 30 May 2024
The vibe is a classic summer coming-of-age story with a page-turning side of paranormal activity.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 26 May 2024
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“Coming-of-age.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coming-of-age. Accessed 11 Jun. 2024.
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