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Colleen Kingsbury

Teens Recommend – 2023

Want to know what other teens are enjoying reading, watching, or playing? At every meeting of our Board of Library Teens, we collect recommendations from attendees on their favorite things they’ve checked out from the library. Read on and maybe you’ll discover something new!

Quick Picks

Did you know the library has a collection of “hi-lo” (high interest, low readability) books? Characterized by a short length and approachable vocabulary, these books are housed within the YA fiction section and are great for struggling readers, readers learning English, or anyone who wants a quick read!

Jewish American Heritage Month

May is Jewish American Heritage Month! Celebrate with one of these recommended YA novels with Jewish characters written by Jewish authors, or a biography of a famous Jewish American!

2023 YA Award Winners

Looking for your next great read? Then why not browse a list of award winners for inspiration! These books have been read by panels of judges who considered them to be excellent, so you’re sure to find something incredible!

Future Worlds

Dreaming of leaving boring earthlings behind? Or yearning to see what the future could hold? Then these YA science fiction novels might be for you!

YA Trans and Nonbinary Fiction

Gender nonconforming people are not a monolith, and neither are the YA books featuring their voices! Here we highlight fantasy, romance, superheroes, poetry and more written by transgender YA authors.

Clean Reads

Enjoy these YA clean reads that are free from graphic violence, explicit sexuality, and strong profanity. They’re great for tweens dipping into the world of YA or anyone looking for a light read!

If You Liked One of Us is Lying…

then you’ll love these books! These fast-paced YA thrillers and mysteries will get you hooked from page one. There might even be a shocking twist or two…

Disabled Voices

Celebrate disabled voices in literature by reading these YA books featuring disabled characters and/or authors!

New(!) LGBT YA Fiction

Tired of the seeing the same LGBT book recommendations over and over? Then check back monthly for exciting new releases! We’ll spotlight four upcoming LGBT books; maybe you’ll find your next great read!