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Warm Yourself Up This Winter with a Fire Themed YA Book

Outside it might be a cold, winter wonderland, but what if that doesn’t fit your mood?  Maybe you’d rather enjoy some indoor adventures by  snuggling up with a good book to keep you warm; and what better way to do that than with one of these fire-themed young adult books?! Grab a hot bever...

Announcing: 2022 Teens’ Top Ten List!

Every year since 2003, teens around the nation participate in YALSA’s Top Ten list, where they nominate and choose their favorite young adult books from the past year.  The list is always chock full of great reads, with something for every teen to enjoy.  So check the list, and then check ...

YA Reads: Put it in Writing

Letter writing is almost a lost art, but with World Letter Writing Day being celebrated on September 1st, it’s the perfect time to highlight some young adult books that feature the power of the written word.  In these books, there are a variety of letters- love letters, pen pal letters, letters...

Close Encounters of the Literary Kind: YA Science Fiction

Did you know that July 2nd is World UFO Day?  Neither did I- but what a fun excuse to read a great alien-themed science fiction novel!  Whether you are planning a road trip to Area 51 (it’s a 38 hour drive, so pack a ton of books!), or you just want an entertaining literary diversion durin...