Book lists for teens

You may be stuck at home, but at least you can still read some great books!

Check out these book lists our librarians created to keep you reading! If you read one you really like, let us know. You could write a review for the MPL website!

Being stuck at home because of COVID-19 got you down and feeling restless? We're here to help. These fiction titles will let you travel through mysterious and exciting places from the comfort of your home.

From memoirs to handbooks, to books about health, our nonfiction collection is a great resource for teens and their allies.

YA authors love to write about senior year and the summer before college. Check out the stories featured in these great books--at turns funny, serious, and sometimes dystopian.

Anxiety, depression, OCD, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, and more.... Almost all of us are affected in some way by mental health issues. May is Mental Health Awareness month and we've compiled a list of fiction and nonfiction books to help you understand the complexities of mental health, see how others have dealt with it, and see how to get help for yourself, a friend, or a loved one.

Wish you could be dancing instead of distancing? Put on some dance tunes and a killer outfit, then check out our list of prom-themed books.