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Reading recommendations, author read-alikes, theme-oriented book lists, book discussion guides, book talks, and feature articles.
While these books have been selected for teens from 12 to 18 years of age, the award-winning titles and the titles on YALSA's selected lists span a broad range of reading and maturity levels. We encourage adults to take an active role in helping individual teens choose those books that are the best fit for them and their families.
Alex Awards: Top 10 books for adult that appeal to teens
Edwards Award: Honors an author/their work significant contribution to YA literature
Morris Award: Honors 1st time teen author for impressive new voices
Odyssey Award: Honors the producer of the the best audiobook for children & teens
Nonfiction Award: Honors the best teen nonfiction
Printz Award: Honors a book the exemplifies literary excellence in YA literature
This is a free website for book lovers. Imagine it as a large library that you can wander through and see everyone's bookshelves, their reviews, and their ratings. You can also post your own reviews and catalog what you have read, are currently reading, and plan to read in the future. Don’t stop there – join a discussion group, start a book club, contact an author, and even post your own writing.
Must-Reads for Teens
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A book list that is out of the ordinary for teens. This site not only includes reviews, but a ton of review sites for teens, reading rant lists, yearly top ten list, blogs, and best authors. Check it out!
The Diverse BookFinder is a comprehensive collection of children's picture books featuring Black and Indigenous people and People of Color (BIPOC). The Diverse BookFinder exists to help inform the diversity and representation discussion as a whole.
Helps match readers with texts. This website helps you find the right book for your reading level.