CLP’s Best of 2023 – Teen Manga
As a Teen Specialist, I read a lot of manga and hear about a lot of manga. Whether you are looking for something supernatural, romantic or action packed, there’s something for everyone on this list of what are the best manga series I’ve read in 2023!
New Historical Fiction for Teens
Adventure, romance, tragedy, and excitement await in this selection of recently published historical fiction for teens.
YA Contemporary Romance
If like many other readers you are waiting to get your hands on Ali Hazelwood’s YA romance Check & Mate (or if you have already read it and are experiencing a serious book hangover), then you may be looking for other YA contemporary romance books to read while you wait. This list contains recent YA contemporary romance books featuring a diverse array of characters and all the feels that you’ve been craving.
Queer YA Fantasy & Sci-Fi Graphic Novels
Experience the joy of being queer where anything is possible with these queer sci-fi and fantasy graphic novels for teens. Witches, werewolves, aliens, mermaids, superheroes, knights, spaceships, castles, magic, and much more await you!
Spooky Middle Grade Books
It’s officially spooky season, so there is no better time than now to curl up with a good, scary book. Prepare to meet malevolent ghosts, terrifying shape-shifting spirits, murderous scarecrows and more in these stories. That is, if you think you’re brave enough.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Teens
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month with these works of teen fiction featuring Hispanic and Latine characters. You can sign up for a free library card here. If you are new to … Continued
Modern Takes on Classic Horror
Dracula. Frankenstein’s monster. The wolfman. Why do we return to these classic villains? Is it their fashion choices? Their winning personalities? At the heart of our favorite monsters there … Continued
Banned Books: Teen Fiction
Check out this list of teen fiction titles to broaden your horizon this Banned Books Week!
Banned Books: Teen Non-Fiction
Channel your inner rebel and check out these teen nonfiction titles this Banned Books Week!
Banned Books: Teen Graphic Novels
Is your teenager reluctant about reading? Would they rather pick up a comic book and page through the pictures? If so, these graphic novels may be a hit with your teens this Banned Books Week!