Books

My new favorite Becky Albertalli book? I think so.

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Teen Librarian Karen Jensen discusses her experience on the GLLI Translated YA Book Prize committee for 2021

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YA books with older characters appeal to teens looking ahead in life and adults drawn to themes of self-discovery and affirmation. 

When we write poems, we can be vulnerable, soft, kind to our memories. And we can also be fiery and ferocious. Speak loud and unapologetic. We can be that mix tape, we can be that journal covered in anger and hearts drawn in red magic marker.

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With protagonists who are 18 and older, more and more young adult books are examining early adulthood. These realistic, historical, fantasy, and thriller novels will appeal to teens, with characters navigating the messiness of life after adolescence.

Teen contributor Riley Jensen shares a roundup of new and upcoming YA suspense thrillers for those who like a little murder, mayhem and mystery

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