Teen Rom-Com Titles by Black Authors

Need to defrost an icy heart while waiting for Spring to arrive? A good Rom-Com might do the trick! The following Teen titles are sweet, funny, and feature Black protagonists written by Black authors. Try a book from the list or ask your favorite librarian for more romance recommendations.  




Winter Holiday Romances

Are you a connoisseur of cozy holiday fare? Delight in people warming up to each other in the chilly air? Want to transfer your obsession with Hallmark holiday movies and … Continued


Trans Teen Romances

In these books, teens navigate the tumultuous experiences of love, high school and transphobia with insight, heart and humor. 


A Romance for Everyone

This list includes a variety of romances and relationships that are fictional in their creation, but might be closer to real life than expected.  


Winter Reads

From chilling tales of evil queens, werewolves and ghosts, to heart-warming friendships and budding-romances. These wintry stories are perfect to read while trapped inside on a snowy day. So cozy up with these icy tales of mystery, magic and mischief.


Unlikely Friendships

Check out these titles to explore how unlikely friendships can blossom into deeper bonds despite discouraging first impressions.   


Summer Romances

To kick off summer vacation, try these summer-themed, queer romantic reads for teens.


Welcome to Pittsburgh: Realistic and Contemporary Fiction

In this list you will find stories of contemporary life in Pittsburgh – literary fiction and domestic fiction. Stories of modern immigrants, coming-of-age tales for college students, the sisterhood of sports fans, all types of romance and heartbreak.