Jewish American Heritage Month
May is Jewish American Heritage Month! Celebrate with one of these recommended YA novels with Jewish characters written by Jewish authors, or a biography of a famous Jewish American!
Book List
Environmental Activism for All Ages
Get Inspired. Take Action. Be a part of the green revolution. For Earth Day 2023, we need to act boldly, innovate broadly, and implement equitably. Get started today with this book list to inspire planet-saving action at any age.
Arab American Heritage Month Book List
In honor of Arab American Heritage Month, we are highlighting books about the diverse experiences, cultures, and contributions of Arab American people. These works of fiction and nonfiction were written by authors who challenge notions of rigid racial identities—there is no single Arab American person, but a multitude.
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!
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!