Teen Picks to Celebrate Disability Pride Month 2025

During Disability Pride Month, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is committed to highlighting and celebrating the diverse experiences and contributions of individuals with disabilities. We recognize this month as an opportunity to raise awareness, promote acceptance, and advocate for the rights of people with disabilities. 

Throughout July, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will amplify the identities of those with visible and invisible disabilities. Check out the titles for teens on this list or find displays in your neighborhood libraries to discover more options!  


Flights of Imagination Picks for Teens

Adventure is in the air! This summer, let your imagination soar with a citywide reading challenge, fun-filled events, fantastic prizes and unexpected literary journeys. Spread your wings, turn the page and take flight—your adventure awaits at CLP! Check out these picks celebrating Flights of Imagination for teens. From traveling the world to flying a dragon through dreams, there’s something for every reader!


LGBTQIA+ Pride Picks – Teen

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh recognizes Pride month by celebrating LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual and more) individuals of all races, genders, classes, sexualities, and identities. We invite … Continued


LGBTQIA+ Pride Picks – Middle Grade

arnegie Library of Pittsburgh recognizes Pride month by celebrating LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual and more) individuals of all races, genders, classes, sexualities, and identities. We invite you to celebrate with us and explore these books and more in our collections.


Teen Horror

Check out these YA books from the past few years, filled with serial killers, conspiracy, demons, and general creepiness! You can sign up for a free library card here.   If … Continued



April Showers, or Tearjerker Manga and Anime

In the iconic words of Roy Mustang from Fullmetal Alchemist: “it’s a terrible day for rain,” said as tears stream down his face as he reflects on the loss of his best friend. Like Roy Mustang you may find yourself crying while reading or watching one of these tearjerker selections. Any one of these series will truly hit you right in the feels.