Tackling everything from racism to politics and elections to sexual abuse, these works of YA nonfiction will leave teens informed and inspired to help make a better world.
These adult novels—historical, thriller, fantasy, and more—are sure to appeal to teens looking outside of YA fare.
Warning: These 18 titles may induce giggle fits or milk-out-the-nose laughing.
These YA authors don’t flinch from the tough stuff, exploring harassment, privilege, racism, family expectations, and more, but these tender, utterly intimate books are also laced with humor and understanding. Looking for more summer reading recommendations? SLJ is publishing lists all summer long—from family stories to mysteries to teen reads.
In honor of Pride Month, these debut authors discuss their LGBTQIA+ themed YA books.
In a new series of articles and virtual sessions, the authors will guide a conversation about the future of public libraries, culminating in a practical plan to reenvision youth services.
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, these YA titles depict teens in counseling, normalizing and demystifying the process for readers.
"The Last Dance" may be over, but there are plenty more sports documentaries that can teach, entertain, and inspire.
Readers need diverse rom-coms where the love story comes first, where tenderness can blossom, and where happy endings are possible. These recent and upcoming books showcase the joy in the lives of teens of color, not just the pain.
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