Giving Fresh Life to Classic Stories: YA Adaptations and Retellings
Here is a list of recent books written for the teen audience that are adaptations, remixes, and retellings of classic stories. Each takes a unique perspective on the stories to which they pay homage.
NaNoWriMo
It’s National Novel Writing Month! Get some motivation for this year or inspiration for next year’s challenge with these young adult fiction books about teen writers, journalists, and poets. You … Continued
Topside
Check out the YA graphic novel, “Topside” if you like sci-fi adventure and interesting characters.
Thrilling Ghost Stories for Teens
Welcome the Halloween season with these unique, thrilling and chilling ghost stories, perfect for teens.
Magical Schools for Extraordinary Teens
Get the school year off to a heroic start with these young adult and middle-grade fiction titles about magical schools and institutions for extraordinary teens- and no, they’re not the one you’re thinking of!
Read (Teen) Banned Books
These books are handpicked by library staff to highlight Banned Books Week. They are only a few that represent the American Library Association’s list of challenged books. You can sign … Continued
Black, Indigenous and People of Color in Books for Teens
These titles place characters of color front and center and work to dismantle stereotypes.
African American Identity & Everyday Life: Books for High School
The following stories present African American teens as leading characters.
Cozy Teen Manga
Manga isn’t just blood-pumping action and thrilling adventure – check out these cozy, pastoral teen manga titles to relax and unwind!
Little Thieves
“Little Thieves” is a tale of magic, complex characters, love, stolen identities, and danger. If you love great worldbuilding and flawed characters, check it out.