Live Through This: Strong Women in Historical Fiction for Teens
Traditional travel may not be possible just now, but stories still have the power to take us away. Escape with these historical fiction titles for teens.
People of Color in Novels in Verse
Stories told through stanzas are some of the most creative tales. Explore this unique genre or find a suggestion in a format you already love!
Black, Indigenous and People of Color in Books for Kids
These titles place characters of color front and center and work to dismantle stereotypes.
Listen Together: Perfect Picks for an Assortment of Ages
If your family likes listening to stories together, check out these audiobooks intended for a variety of ages.
YA Grab Bag: Magic, Power and Modern Love
Magical realism, corruption, chance meetings and opposite attractions are all at play in these tales.
Short and Sweet: Books for Teens
Check out an energetic graphic novel, a poetic pep talk, a compact chapter book from one of Pittsburgh’s own and a collection of short stories.
American Dirt Alternatives
The heavily-marketed publication of American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins has caused quite a stir.
Early Learning BLAST’s Selected Giveaway Books
The Early Learning Bringing Libraries and Schools Together (BLAST) program gives a specially selected book each month to every Head Start Supplemental Assistance Program (HSSAP) classroom we visit. We choose … Continued
Love That Dog
When Jack’s English teacher makes the whole class keep a journal during their poetry unit, he slowly begins to appreciate not just reading famous poems, but also writing his own.
A Children’s & Teen Librarian’s Grab Bag
If you are one of those people “just looking for a good book”, take a look at this grab bag of book suggestions for age 0-99!