Readers who enjoyed Summer Sisters might also enjoy other Judy Blume titles.

All of her novels to some extent deal with friendship between young women.Deenie tells the story of a young woman who must wear a back brace because she has scoliosis, and deals with how that affects her relationships and the way the protagonists sees herself in the eyes of her peers. Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret also tells the story of the struggles of an adolescent girl trying to figure out her place in society, specifically among her peers, in the midst of puberty.

Young readers might also enjoy other novels that deal with abiding friendships, and the way relationships change over time.

Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson deals with the relationship between a young girl and a young boy who become steadfast friends after competing against one...