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1. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
2. Gather by Kenneth M. Cadow
3. Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds
4. Born a Crime by Trevor Noah
5. A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
6. The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
7. Divine Rivals by Rebecca J. Ross
8. Emma by Jane Austen
9. Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
10. A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
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Awarded to 10 books written for adults that have special appeal to young adults, ages 12 through 18. http://www.ala.org/yalsa/alex-awards Check out the Book Finder App. http://www.ala.org/yalsa/products/teenbookfinder
Awarded to the best nonfiction book published for young adults, ages 12-18
Given for excellence in literature written for young adults. http://www.ala.org/yalsa/printz-award
“Brownstone,” written by Samuel Teer and illustrated by Mar Julia
In 1995, fourteen-year-old Almudena’s mother wants to fulfill a lifelong dancing dream in Europe, which means Almudena must spend the summer with her father whom she has never met as he restores a historic brownstone. Almudena learns more about her Guatemalan identity, herself, and the importance of community. Evocative graphic novel illustrations elevate this layered, character-driven, fish-out-of-water story of found family.
Bright Red Fruit by Safia Elhillo
Compound Fracture by Andrew Joseph White
The Deep Dark by Molly Knox Ostertag
Road Home by Rex Ogle
Awarded to books that embody an artistic expression of the disability experience.
2025 Teen Winner
“Chronically Dolores,” written by Maya Van Wagenen and published by Dutton Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House, won the award for best teen title.
A diagnosis of interstitial cystitis and an embarrassing bathroom incident leaves Dolores with a cruel nickname and no friends. To regain her social status, she hatches a plan with the sheltered Terpsichore to fake a friendship. When it all goes awry, Dolores must confront what it really means to be a good friend. “The humor shines in this unanimous favorite, providing a light touch on a heavy topic,” said Hess and Bandre'.
2025 Teen Honors
“Light Enough to Float,” written by Lauren Seal and published by Rocky Pond Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House.
“On the Bright Side,” written by Anna Sortino and published by G.P. Putnam’s Sons, an imprint of Penguin Random House.
Awarded to a debut book published by a first-time author writing for teens and celebrating impressive new voices in young adult literature. http://www.ala.org/yalsa/morris-award
“Not Like Other Girls,” written by Meredith Adamo published by Bloomsbury YA, an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing.
"Jo, Maddie and Hudson stole our hearts from the first chapter. They are navigating some challenging friendship issues that had us crying, cheering and laughing,” said Morris Award Chair Jessica Lorentz Smith.
9th to 12th Grade book recommendations for teens, educators, booksellers, librarians, and caregivers of the best young adult books in 2024.
The best books published each year, awarded in the following November. The winners & the Longlist titles are listed here with summaries.