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!
Book List
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…
Wearing O’ the Green: Irish reads for St. Patrick’s Day
In a few days everyone will be Irish and blarney-talking and drinking and shillelagh dragging and wearing o’ the green, so why not try your luck with these Irish reads? FICTION THE HEART’S INVISIBLE FURIES BY JOHN BOYNECyril Avery is… Read More »Wearing O’ the Green: Irish reads for St. Patrick’s Day
Disabled Voices
Celebrate disabled voices in literature by reading these YA books featuring disabled characters and/or authors!
Strong Female Lead: adult fiction for Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month! Celebrate with these reads that all feature strong female protagonists.
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!
PDL Staff Best of 2022
It’s back, and bigger than ever! Our staff has picked their best reads and watches of 2022. If you want titles featuring butterflies, baked goods, or monsters, you’ve come to the right place.