Teens: Recommended Reads

Teens: Recommended Reads

Book of the Month

November 2025 Teen Book of the Month – The Unfinished

This horror novel is chilling and suspenseful, at times making you wonder how much of this is happening in Avery’s head and how much is real

Winter Stories for Teens @SCCLD

Sometimes they're cozy and warm, sometimes they're icy and cold! Check out these book recommendations for stories that take place in winter.

Historical Fiction for Teens @SCCLD

Check out the latest in books that transport you into the past.

Latine Reads for Teens @ SCCLD

This book list features fiction titles by and or about Latine and Hispanic authors and characters.

Dark Academia for Teens @ SCCLD

School is back in session with these tales to chill and thrill! Check out these Dark Academia stories for teens.

Fantasy for Teens @SCCLD

Take a magical journey with these fantastical picks for teens!

Teens Read Paranormal Romance @ SCCLD

Something extraordinary, something supernatural is going on in these romances.

Latine Reads for Teens @ SCCLD

This book list features fiction titles by and or about Latine and Hispanic authors and characters.

Black Voices in Teen Literature @SCCLD

Including many genres, this list offers a great starting point for discussions of race, justice, and privilege.

Indigenous Voices Reads for Teens @SCCLD

These books are by and/or about Native American, American Indian, Indigenous, and First Nations authors and characters.

Teen Sports Books @ SCCLD

A list of books for teens that focus on sports. It's time for you to get in the game!

Teen Money Management @ SCCLD

Books for teens on learning to budget, manage finances, pay for college, and make money.

Teen Issues - Empowered for Earth @ SCCLD

The ecology of our planet and the changes in our environment can feel overwhelming. What teens today can do about their environmental future

Teen Issues - Life with Disability or Chronic Illness @SCCLD

Check out these fiction and non-fiction stories about living with different disabilities and chronic conditions or illnesses.

Teen Issues-Body Positivity- Beauty has no Size @ SCCLD

Novels depicting characters who refuse to be defined by their size, shape or appearance and insist on living their lives to the fullest!

Teen Issues - Teen Pregnancy and Parenting @ SCCLD

A list of fiction and non-fiction titles dealing with teen pregnancy and parenting. Need help? Call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988.

Teens' Top Ten 2024 @ SCCLD

These are the winning top ten (actually 11 this year) books as voted by teens from SCCLD. Thank you all for your votes!

Teens' Top Ten 2023 @ SCCLD

Check out the top ten teen books of 2023, as voted by you! Thanks to everyone who voted.

Printz Award Winners for Teens @ SCCLD

The Michael L. Printz Award is an ALA literary award that recognizes the "best book written for teens based entirely on its literary merit."

Morris Award Winners for Teens @ SCCLD

"Honors a book published by a first-time author writing for teens and celebrating impressive new voices in young adult literature."
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