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Book Lists
Still not quite sure what to read? Here are some links to curated lists of the top young adult books.
New York Times Best Sellers - Young Adult (NY Times)
Young Adult Book Lists (goodreads)
Mental Health: Invisible Wounds: According to the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, 1 in 5 teens have or will develop a serious mental illness. This list takes a look at how mental health and mental illness is portrayed in books for young adults.
Biography: Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story: This selection of biographies, autobiographies, and memoirs highlights the struggles young adults face in forming their identities and deciding what kinds of people they want to be.
Horror: Better Dead than Unread: Chillers and Thrillers list showcases the abundance of horror books for young adults.
This list of young adults living in foreign countries and attempting to navigate new languages supports
Please note: These lists are meant to appeal to a wide range of readers. Students and families may find that some of the titles listed are more suitable than others.
Book Lists can be accessed through our regular Destiny Catalog or through Destiny Discover, where they look fancier.
Overbooked - timely information of all genres including non-fiction.
Readers Read - reviews, bestsellers, and different genres.
What Should I Read Next? - enter a book title, immediately get a list of similar books
The Book Seer - a fun way to get Amazon recommendations, with a simple interface.
Books & Resources that Embrace Social Emotional Learning (SEL) by Elly Swartz
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Our high school is only a short walk from the Abington Public Library. All students should get an Abington Public Library card so that they can take advantage of all the resources of Abington Public Library. 600 Gliniewicz Way, Abington MA 0235 781-982-2139
Abington Public Library is a member of the Old Colony Library Network which allows all its members to access resources from the other member libraries.
Massachusetts residents can get a full service Boston Public Library card. To become a registered borrower, apply at BPL locations and furnish photo identification which includes your name, present address, and has your signature. Tip: Get a jump start by registering for an eCardnow. You can use it to access many things online and it will be easier to upgrade to a full card later! There are many great resources at this library that you can access digitally.
The Power of Reading - Print Verses Digital
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Additional E-Books & Audiobooks Info
Additional E-Books & Audiobooks Info
Here are some additional resources that offer some suggestions for audio books and e-books..
Audiobook Sync is a program offering free digital audiobooks for teens 13+ using the Overdrive app. Their summer program offers 2 paired titles released each week. You can download them with the Overdrive app and listen when you can but you must download it before the week is over or you can no longer access it.
E-Book Libraries
The Old Colony Library Network has a “Virtual Branch” website with a collection of eBooks for all borrowers. Within this collection there are also eBooks which are only visible and accessible to Abington users through a subscription to Overdrive Advantage. You must log in with your Abington library card before searching for titles in order to find the Abington-only eBooks. Library card holders can check out and download digital media anytime, anywhere by visiting the Old Colony Library Network's Digital Media Home.
Guide to Finding Digital Books
Free Book Notes - Study guides and summaries to thousands of books Classics at Online Literature - Digital text of the classics by author.
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