Magical Competitions with (Fabulous?) Prizes
Want riches, fame, redemption, or even to save the world? There’s probably a magical competition for that! But be careful, sometimes the journey (or the prize) isn’t all it’s chalked … Continued
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
LGBTQIA+ is Another Word for Family
During Pride month, we celebrate the wonderful people of the past who helped move our country forward, the amazing people today in the streets fighting for equality, and the youth … 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.
Teen Novels in Verse for National Poetry Month
We’re celebrating National Poetry Month with a curated list of some of our favorite novels in verse for teens. Novels in verse are works of fiction that are written in … Continued
Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Picks for Teens
Throughout the month of May, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will amplify AANHPI identities through booklists, displays, resources and programs in our locations and communities. Check out these picks for teens.