The Witch comes to life with the lyrical, poetic rhythm of Gill’s telling. She uses traditional Greek pronunciations, which ...

A powerful novel and a great read. Khorram shows how one poor choice can spiral and how slurs used while “just joking” cause ...

Last Chance Live! has strong character development and will keep teens on their toes while also addressing some of the social ...

This book has a twisty turny mystery that will keep readers engaging. It includes elements of mystery as well as romance and ...

Luna’s straightforward and frank analysis of her own coming of age and her experiences with a diverse array of classmates provide a fresh and relatable perspective on middle school for ...

The only person who ever seemed to get Ash was their Grandpa Edwin. Before he died, he used to talk about building a secret cabin, deep in the California wilderness ...

We sat down with debut author Ellen Cochrane to discuss how vital nonfiction is for young readers, the process of becoming a first-time published author in retirement, and the incredible survival ...

The Dead of Summer. By Ryan La Sala. Read by Pete Cross, A’rese Emokpae & Ryan La Sala. 2025. 10.5 hr. Scholastic Inc., DD (9798225001186). Gr. 9-12. Ollie returns to his home of Anchor’s Mercy, a ...

The members of the Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers Blogging Team are: Coordinator Leanna Chappell, Swanton Public Library, Swanton, OH, Katie Bruechert, Thoreau Middle School, Vienna, VA ...

The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), announces its 2026 Best Fiction for Young Adult (BFYA) book list. The list of 61 titles is ...

These titles have been suggested by the team or through the title suggestion form, read by multiple team members, and received approval to be designated an official nomination. Previous nominations ...

Teen Advisory Boards (TABs) are an excellent resource for libraries. Whether teens assist with programming or offer feedback on library resources for teens (or something in between), a TAB can benefit ...