pace pirates, a ticking bomb, escape attempts, and ambushes add to the nonstop momentum of this story, which takes place in ...

Winter White is an introspective, well-paced read. The book has a strong sense of place and believable characters. Serious ...

We sat down with author Rocky Callen to discuss mental health in kidlit, bravely addressing difficult topics to honor teen ...

The Witch comes to life with the lyrical, poetic rhythm of Gill’s telling. She uses traditional Greek pronunciations, which ...

A powerful novel and a great read. Khorram shows how one poor choice can spiral and how slurs used while “just joking” cause ...

Last Chance Live! has strong character development and will keep teens on their toes while also addressing some of the social ...

This book has a twisty turny mystery that will keep readers engaging. It includes elements of mystery as well as romance and fantasy.

The only person who ever seemed to get Ash was their Grandpa Edwin. Before he died, he used to talk about building a secret cabin, deep in the California wilderness ...

We sat down with debut author Ellen Cochrane to discuss how vital nonfiction is for young readers, the process of becoming a first-time published author in retirement, and the incredible survival ...

The Dead of Summer. By Ryan La Sala. Read by Pete Cross, A’rese Emokpae & Ryan La Sala. 2025. 10.5 hr. Scholastic Inc., DD (9798225001186). Gr. 9-12. Ollie returns to his home of Anchor’s Mercy, a ...

The members of the Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers Blogging Team are: Coordinator Leanna Chappell, Swanton Public Library, Swanton, OH, Katie Bruechert, Thoreau Middle School, Vienna, VA ...

The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), announces its 2026 Best Fiction for Young Adult (BFYA) book list. The list of 61 titles is ...