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Readers will find engaging plots and unforgettable characters in these 25 Best YA novels of 2023. They span genre and setting, from a fantasy in alternate Tang dynasty China to a contemporary novel in modern-day NYC, but share common threads of teens coming of age and finding and embracing their truth.

Hand these four books to YA readers who can't resist a sweet holiday love story.

Cicely Lewis recommends books for the BeyHive.

Since D/deaf experiences vary greatly, it’s important to offer kids multiple titles about D/deaf characters and characters with hearing loss, showcasing these differences.

For teens eagerly awaiting their escape to college or those reading "up" about older students, here are 12 YA novels set on colleges campuses.

For tweens and teens who enjoy reading stories based around food, here are 13 romances to satisfy their cravings.

With themes of friends to love, mistaken identity high jinks, and a second-chance beach vacation, these YA romances set over the summer are sure to delight.

From Alejandro Palomas Pubill’s introspective companion novels to a debut work about a teen’s Puerto Rican roots, these coming-of-age titles will strike a chord with young people.

These recent short story collections centering around college, mental health experiences, trans identity in fantasy, and more will appeal to a wide range of YA readers.