This Is Girlhood

by Jennae Cecelia

This Is Girlhood is a collection of poems on friendship written for the women who supported, encouraged, and understood us in ways no one else ever could. These pieces celebrate the inside jokes, shared history, difficult seasons, and the moments that brought you closer than you ever expected.

Jennae Cecelia captures the emotion of growing up, growing apart, and growing into ourselves with moving clarity. Honoring the girls we once were and the women we have become. Reflecting on nostalgia, identity, healing, hope, and the lasting influence of girlhood.

Perfect for fans of friendship poetry, women’s coming-of-age stories, and heartfelt gift books. This Is Girlhood is a collection to share with someone who changed your life or to keep close as a reminder of the relationships that continue to enter your world.

If you're searching for a gift that says thank you, I love you, I see you, I’m grateful for you, this book does all of that at once.

Perfect

best friendssistersbridesmaidscoworkers who became familymom friendsA sentimental gift for birthdays, holidays, Galentine’s Day, or any moment when you want someone you love to feel appreciated.

For every friend from every chapter. This Is Girlhood.

Genres: Poetry

150 pages, Paperback

Published December 12, 2025

About the author

Jennae Cecelia is a bestselling author and poet, recognized for her books The Sun Will Rise and So Will We and Healing For No One But Me and the viral “I met my younger self for coffee” poem. Starting in 2016, she self-published her debut book which became a #1 bestseller on Amazon. Her mission is to write words that comfort and resonate deeply with her audience. Jennae spends her time creating custom poetry for readers, turning her poems into illustrated pieces, and teaching other authors how to share their writing with the world.

Reviews

[Daytona Grazier · Rating 5 out of 5]

tell the homies you love them

[Kendra Adams · Rating 5 out of 5]

I feel a bit raw and gutted and glued back together all at the same time.

[Mikayla Stuart]

Absolutely wrecked me. Like reading someone’s diary, except then you realize that it’s YOUR diary told from someone else’s pen. Made me want to hug all my friends.

[Ashley Benson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is like getting a hug from the greatest women in your life. The poems connect so deeply to what it is like growing up and navigating being a girl. The heartaches and the victories can all be felt throughout this collection of poetry. I initially selected this book to read and annotate as a gift for my best friend and now I need to buy myself a copy because it was just that good.

[Shannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful book - I loved it way more than I anticipated I would! 6/5 stars!

[Bethany Green · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful words, very nostalgic, girlhood explained exactly how it feels.

[Jamila Edwards · Rating 5 out of 5]

my bestie gifted me this book and it is so special. Get ready to be in your feels ❤️

[Anna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Got it in the mail and read it all in one sitting. Will need to go back to savor it more.