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!
Lightfall
Check out this magical middle grade graphic novel to discover an amazing new world.
5 Favorite Summer Reads from CLP Staff
Summer is the perfect time to read — a time to catch up on all the books you’ve missed, go back to old favorites, and discover new ones.
President & Director Andrew Medlar’s Summer Picks
Summer Reading holds a special place in my heart, because from the year I was born I was always the first kid signed up for it at my neighborhood library. As an adult, that same holds true. Here are five books I loved the most this summer.
African American Identity & Everyday Life: Books for High School
The following stories present African American teens as leading characters.
Dreamy, Disorienting Reads to Get Lost In
Check out these books if you’re in the mood to get lost in surreal, dreamy places infused with elements of myth, fairy tales and folklore.
Over and Under the Sea: Water-themed Books
Dip your toes, cannonball right in, or simply take in the salty air of these stories over and under the sea.
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.
Awesome YA Fantasy and Sci-Fi Titles by Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Authors
The month of May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. While lists of books by Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander authors are often shared throughout this month, fantasy and science fiction titles are often overlooked. Check out some of these awesome YA fantasy and sci-fi titles by AA and NHPI authors!
Surrealist Landscapes
Brimming with dreamy and nightmarish moments, these titles are a fillip for our imaginations.