What to Read

North Star Book Award

  • Click on the North Star YA Award icon for a list of 2022-2023 nominees.

  • Several of the nominees are also Read Woke Books at Morse

  • Students who read 3 or more MNSYA books are eligible to vote for their favorite book at their school or public library.

  • The ballot will be available online.

  • More specific details on voting to come February 2023.

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Out of the ordinary teen reading lists

Ultimate reading lists for teens

Search 4000+ books and films from the Young Adult Library Services Association's (YALSA) book awards and book lists.

Enter a book you like and the site will provide recommendations.


Award Winners

Alex Awards

Honors ten adult books with special appeal to teens.

Edwards Award

Honors an author and specific works by that author for lifetime contribution for writing to teens.

Morris Award

Honors the best book by a previously unpublished author writing for teens.

Nonfiction Award

Honors the best nonfiction written for teens each year.

Odyssey Award

Honors the producer of the best audiobook produced for children and/or young adults

Michael Printz Award

Honors the best book written for teens