Young Adult Library Collection

Scope of Work:

This site features a collection of Young Adult materials that I discovered in the summer of 2025 for my INFO 265 Materials for Young Adults course. The goal is for it to feature materials of all sorts that appeal to teen interests, including, but not limited to, TV shows, movies, video games, books, and audiobooks. The intent is for viewers to leave having found some media they wouldn't have otherwise. 

Final Reflection:

If there’s one thing I’ve noticed while putting this collection together, it’s that teens today aren’t limiting themselves to just one way of consuming stories. They’re bouncing between books, graphic novels, streaming shows, movies, video games, and whatever’s trending on TikTok, sometimes all in the same afternoon. They want stories that hook them fast, but also ones that make them feel seen, whether that’s a fantasy with a queer protagonist, a rom-com that actually gets teen humor right, or a thrilling horror story. They’re drawn to variety, diversity, and content that feels relevant, and they’re just as likely to get invested in an indie web series as a big-name franchise. More than anything, their entertainment is about connection. Whether that's seeing a piece of themselves in a character, finding a community in a fandom, or just a sharing a laugh or cry with friends. The lines between “popular” and “literary” really don’t matter to them anymore, and honestly, I think that’s what makes curating for this age group so exciting.