Good Reads for Teens

Check out these recommended lists for teen-pleasing titles available at libraries and bookstores. Put these on bookmarks, flyers, posters. Booktalk. Discuss. Use in a Reader’s Theater performance.

Alex Awards
www.ala.org/yalsa/booklists/alex
Ten books published for adults that have potential appeal for teens.

Best Books for Young Adults
www.ala.org/yalsa/booklists/bbya
The titles are selected from the year’s publications and include significant adult and young adult books, fiction and nonfiction.

Outstanding Books for the College Bound
www.ala.org/yalsa/booklists/obcb
List provides reading guidance for college bound students and others looking for opportunities for independent and lifelong learning. Also available as a brochure. 16 p. 50/$30. To order, call 800-545-2433. Press 7.

Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults
www.ala.org/yalsa/booklists/poppaper
To encourage teens to read for pleasure, one to five lists of paperbacks on popular or topical subjects are selected each year.

Printz Award
www.ala.org/yalsa/printz
First given in January 2000, the award honors the young adult book that best exemplifies literary excellence.

Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers
www.ala.org/yalsa/booklists/quickpicks
This list is for young adults who, for whatever reason, do not like to read.