Magical Schools for Extraordinary Teens
Get the school year off to a heroic start with these young adult and middle-grade fiction titles about magical schools and institutions for extraordinary teens- and no, they’re not the one you’re thinking of!
Read (Teen) Banned Books
These books are handpicked by library staff to highlight Banned Books Week. They are only a few that represent the American Library Association’s list of challenged books. You can sign … Continued
Black, Indigenous and People of Color in Books for Teens
These titles place characters of color front and center and work to dismantle stereotypes.
African American Identity & Everyday Life: Books for High School
The following stories present African American teens as leading characters.
Cozy Teen Manga
Manga isn’t just blood-pumping action and thrilling adventure – check out these cozy, pastoral teen manga titles to relax and unwind!
Little Thieves
“Little Thieves” is a tale of magic, complex characters, love, stolen identities, and danger. If you love great worldbuilding and flawed characters, check it out.
Awesome YA Fantasy and Sci-Fi Titles by Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Authors
The month of May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. While lists of books by Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander authors are often shared throughout this month, fantasy and science fiction titles are often overlooked. Check out some of these awesome YA fantasy and sci-fi titles by AA and NHPI authors!
Race and Social Justice Books for Teens
These titles speak to the demonstrations, headlines, hashtags and ongoing dialogue about race in America.
African American History, Biography & Culture: Books for Middle & High School
Through stories that illustrate African American history, biography and culture, teens in grades 6-12 can learn about people and events in an exciting way.
Read Proud: Middle Grade Fiction for Children and Teens
Check out this list for suggestions about middle grade books for children and teens.