Book of the Month
March Teen Book of the Month – What the River Knows
Grades 9+ 404 pages What the River Knows Inez Olivera lives in nineteenth-century Buenos Aires, where she has everything she wants....…
Let's Get Real - Realistic Teen Fiction @ SCCLD
Check out these books about what it's really like to be a teen.
Black Voices in Teen Literature @SCCLD
Including many genres, this list offers a great starting point for discussions of race, justice, and privilege.
Teen Books for Guys @ SCCLD
A recommended reading list for teen guys.
Dark Fantasy Series Starters for Teens @ SCCLD
Settle in for some unsettling reads with these dark fantasy series.
Teens Read Paranormal Romance @ SCCLD
Something extraordinary, something supernatural is going on in these romances.
Thrillers & Suspense for Teens @ SCCLD
Teens Read Thrillers & Suspense. Spine-tingling thrillers guaranteed to keep you guessing and on the edge of your seat!
Black Voices in Teen Literature @SCCLD
Including many genres, this list offers a great starting point for discussions of race, justice, and privilege.
#BlackLivesMatter Reads for Teens @ SCCLD
Here are books that explore the themes, issues and experiences tied to the Black Lives Matter movement.
Indigenous Voices Reads for Teens @ SCCLD
These books are by and/or about Native American, American Indian, Indigenous, and First Nations authors and characters.
Latinx Reads for Teens @ SCCLD
Fiction for teens by Latinx authors or with Latinx teen protagonists.
Teen Books to Screen @ SCCLD
Teen books that have recently been (or will soon be) adapted into tv shows and movies.
Teen Money Management @ SCCLD
Books for teens on learning to budget, manage finances, pay for college, and make money.
Outdoor Survival Fiction for Teens @ SCCLD
Do you have what it takes to survive in the wilderness? Read these great stories about teens being up to the challenge.
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… @ SCCLD
A list of fiction and non-fiction titles dealing with teen pregnancy and parenting. Click on titles to see availability! Need to talk?…
Teen Issues - How to be Anti-Racist @ SCCLD
Stay informed with some important Teen and Adult non-fiction titles regarding racism, and how it can be combatted in our society today.
Teen Issues - Bullying @SCCLD
Fiction Books and Links about bullying. To talk to someone about bullying , the CA Youth Crisis Line is always open at: 1-800- 843-5200
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."
Alex Award Winners for Teens @ SCCLD
The Alex Awards are given annually by the ALA to ten books written for adults that have special appeal to young adults, ages 12 through 18.