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Queer Books for Teens

Amelia, If Onlyby Becky Albertalli (she/her) - Y ALBERTALLIAmelia Applebaum isn’t in love with Walter Holland. He just
happens to be her favorite moderately famous, chaotically bisexual
YouTuber. Who she just happened to invite to prom. Okay, maybe
she’s slightly parasocially infatuated. But Amelia just knows sparks
would fly—if only she could connect with Walter for real. But what if
Amelia’s butterflies aren’t for Walter at all?

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Southwest Asian, North African & Arab American Stories for Teens

Twin Flamesby Olivia Abtahi (she/her) - Y ABTAHIOn estranged twins Leila and Bianca's eighteenth birthday, Leila
suddenly gains a djinn's superpowers, and the twins realize that their
town can only survive the djinns' secret plans if they learn to work
together as sisters.

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Celebrate Teen Stories by Jewish Authors

Going Bicoastalby Dahlia Adler (she/her) - Y ADLERTold in alternating timelines, this queer rom-com follows Natalya Fox, who must choose between spending the summer in NYC with her dad (and the girl she's crushing on) or in LA with her estranged mom (and the guy she never saw coming).

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Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month

Arya Khanna's Bollywood momentby Arushi Avachat (she/her) - Y AVACHATArushi AvachatDetermined to keep the peace at home and at school, Arya
discovers life doesn't always work out like her beloved Bollywood
movies until the person she least expects gives her a glimpse of
her dream sequence just when she needs it most.

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Award Winners

The Alex Award is given to one book selected from ten titles that are chosen. These titles, written for adults, have special appeal to young adults, ages 12 through 18. The winning titles are selected from the previous year's publishing. More...ALA, Alex Awards

The APALA Award for Literature celebrates Asian/Pacific American culture and heritage. The awards are based on literary and artistic merit within three youth categories including Picture Book, Children’s Literature and Youth Literature. More...Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association, APALA Awards

The Coretta Scott King Awards are given annually to outstanding African American authors and illustrators of books for children and young adults that demonstrate an appreciation of African American culture and universal human values. The award commemorates the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and honors his wife, Mrs. Coretta Scott King, for her courage and determination to continue the work for peace and world brotherhood. More...ALA, Coretta Scott King Awards

The Michael L. Printz Award annually honors the best book written for teens, based entirely on its literary merit, each year. In addition, the Printz Committee names up to four honor books, which also represent the best writing in young adult literature. More...ALA, The Michael L. Printz Award

The Pura Belpré Award is named after the first Latina librarian at the New York Public Library. This award is presented annually to a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator whose work best portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latino cultural experience in an outstanding work of literature for children and youth. More...ALA, Pura Belpré Award

The Schneider Family Book Awards honor an author or illustrator for a book that embodies an artistic expression of the disability experience for child and adolescent audiences. More...ALA, Schneider Family Book Award

The Stonewall Book Award is sponsored by the American Library Association's Rainbow Round Table (formerly the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Round Table). Since the first award in 1971, many books have been honored for exceptional merit relating to the gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender experience. More...ALA, Stonewall Book Awards

The Sydney Taylor Book Award is named in memory of the classic “All-of-a-Kind Family” series author Sydney Taylor. The award recognizes titles for children and teens that exemplify high literary standards while authentically portraying the Jewish experience. More...ALA, Sydney Taylor Book Awards

The William C. Morris YA Debut Award , first awarded in 2009, honors a debut book published by a first-time author writing for teens and celebrating impressive new voices in young adult literature. More...YALSA, The William C. Morris YA Debut Award

YALSA's Award for Excellence in Nonfiction honors the best nonfiction book published for young adults (ages 12-18) during a Nov. 1 – Oct. 31 publishing year. More...YALSA, Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults

Teen Book Lists

Librarian Picks

Queer Books for Teens

Southwest Asian, North African & Arab American Stories for Teens

Celebrate Teen Stories by Jewish Authors

Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month

Teen Love Stories

Teen Stories by Muslim Authors

Fantasy

Celebrate Black Teen Voices

Disability Awareness

Indigenous Stories & History for Teens

Women in History

Middle School Reads

Trans and Gender Expansive Stories

Celebrate Juneteenth

Teen Stories by Christian Authors

Mental Health Books for Teens

Banned Books

Latin American Roots: Books for Teens

Sports

Poetry

Science Fiction

Beauty has No Size! Body Positivity

Nonfiction

Horror

Award Winners