In addition to many online booklists that will help you find a good book to read, there are also print copies of booklists in the Library's Teen Corner. For personalized reading recommendations, or for more information on books and authors, ask a librarian!
You can also find out what our staff suggests for teen readers. And don't rule out children's picture books. They're not just for little kids! View a list of picture books that can be enjoyed by all ages.
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Teen Corner Booklists
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2007 Best Books for Young Adults
Check out the 2007 best books for young adults available in the Teen Corner!
Alex Award Winners
The Alex Awards are given each year to ten books written for adults that have special appeal to teens. It is named after Margaret Alexander Edwards, an inspirational young adult librarian who was called "Alex" by her friends.
Anti-War Books for Teens
These anti-war (or pro-peace) books reveal the horrors of war and the effect of war on the human spirit.
Banned Books for Teens
These books have been banned or challenged in schools and public libraries.
Being Gay: Books for Teens
A selection of helpful non-fiction books, anthologies, and fiction books with gay or lesbian characters.
The Best Young Adult Novels of All Time
The books on this list were voted the best young adult novels of all time in the 2004 Hipple-Claiborne survey of middle and high school English teachers, college professors of young adult literature, librarians, and even some authors of young adult novels.
Biographies: Books for Teens
Read about interesting life stories in these biographies, autobiographies, personal narratives, and memoirs.
Books by Teens for Teens
Gain insights from published teens who have written fiction or nonfiction books about teen life.
Books for Boys
Good (and even great!) books that teen boys will enjoy.
Books Made into Movies
Arranged by book title, this list features books that have been made into movies.
Chick Lit
These smart and sassy novels feature teenage girls going through romance, school issues, friendship, love, pain, family problems, and much more.
Dear Diary: Books for Teens
The books on this list have been written in diary, journal, or letter format.
Historical Fiction Books for Teens
Peek into the past with these historical fiction books arranged by time period and geographical location.
Horror Books for Teens
Challenge your nerves with these books that evoke fear and provide the thrill of unknown dangers.
Humorous Fiction for Teens
Laugh yourself silly with some books that tickle the funny bone.
Jewish Themes: Books for Teens
A selection of books with Jewish characters and themes.
Love Stories: Books for Teens
These fiction books all include a romantic interest.
Manga for Teens
These Japanese comic book series are popular with teen readers.
Multicultural Experience: Books for
Teens
Step into someone else's shoes with these fiction and nonfiction books about the experiences of people of different ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Mysteries: Books for Teens
See if you can figure out "whodunit" before you get to the end of these mystery books selected especially for teens.
Novels in Poetry Form
Most novels are written in prose, but these are written in verse.
Science Fiction and Fantasy: Books for
Teens
Take an armchair trip by book to imaginative worlds of magic and future possibilities.
Short Story Collections for Teens
The short stories in these collections feature teenagers as the main characters.
Sports Fiction: Books for Teens
These novels with teen characters include the excitement and action of the game.
Tearjerkers: Books for Teens
Grab a box of tissue and enjoy these books that pull on your heartstrings.
Vampire Fiction with Bite: Books for
Teens
You'll meet some intriguing blood-sucking characters in these vampire fiction books for teens.
Audiobooks for Teens
These audiobooks have been selected especially for teens. More audiobooks of teen interest can be found in the Adult Services collection and in the Youth Services Junior High area.
Award Winners
Alex
Awards
This award is given annually to ten books written for adults that have a special appeal to young adult readers, ages 12 through 18.
Hal Clement Award
The Hal Clement Award is presented as part of the annual Golden Duck Awards for excellence in science fiction books for young people.
Edgar Awards: Best Young Adult
This database includes winners and nominees of books selected by the Mystery Writers of America. Look for the "Best Young Adult" category. Also see the list of winners from 1989 through 2008.
Margaret A. Edwards Awards
This lifetime achievement award is given to authors whose books have been popular among teenagers. The award recognizes books that have helped teens to become aware of themselves and their important roles in relationships, society, and the world.
Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards
Named for writer and artist Will Eisner, this award is given to creators who have been recognized by their peers for having produced outstanding achievements in comics. The awards are considered the "Oscars" of comics.
Benjamin Franklin Award
This award from the Publishers Marketing Association recognizes achievement in independent publishing. Look for the "Juvenile/Young Adult" category.
Lambda Literary Awards
The Lambda Literary Foundation award winners are books with gay and lesbian themes. They are given in twenty-five categories, including Children/YoungAdult.
Abraham Lincoln Illinois High School Book Award
This annual award is given to the author of the book voted most outstanding by participating students in Illinois, grades nine through twelve.
Locus Young Adult Book Award
Winners of Locus Magazine's annual readers' poll. Locus is subtitled "The Magazine Of The Science Fiction & Fantasy Field."
Mythopoeic Fantasy Awards
These awards honor current fantasy works. The award is a statuette of a seated lion, reminiscent of Aslan in C. S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia.
National Book Award
The National Book Awards have become the nation's preeminent literary prizes. The Young People's Literatrure category began in 1996.
Michael
L. Printz Award for Young Adult Literature
This annual award is presented to books that represent excellence in young adult literature.
Sydney Taylor Book Award
Sponsored by the American Jewish Association, books for teens are included in these awards for the best in Jewish children's literature.
Young Adult
Canadian Book Award
This award recognizes an author of an outstanding English language Canadian book which appeals to young adults between the ages of 13 and 18.
Recommended Reading
Staff Recommendations for Teen
Readers
Skokie Public Library's Readers' Services staff suggests books for teen readers.
Best
Books for Young Adults
This annual list of "best" books for young adults is selected by YALSA, the Young Adult Library Services Association. This website includes the award-winning books for 1994 through the present.
Amelia
Bloomer Project
Chosen by the American Library Association's Feminist Task Force, these books celebrate women and girls as a vibrant source around the world. Young adult titles are included.
Favorite Teenage
Angstbooks
The Grouchy Café presents an online celebration of teenage angst and self-discovery with "Best of the Best" book reviews from a professional reviewer..
Feminista!'s 100 Great
20th Century Works of Fiction by Women
Support women authors! Read some books by great women writers.
Flamingnet Book Reviews
Who better to tell you if a book is worth reading than another teen who has read it? Flamingnet is a nonprofit website where students review books for you.
Guys Read
A guy-friendly site to help boys find stuff they like to read.
NoveList
Find new authors and titles with this online guide to fiction for readers of
all ages. NoveList contains full text reviews from Booklist, School Library Journal, Library Journal, and Publishers Weekly. Searches can be limited to young adult titles
for readers ages 13 through 19.
Skokie Public Library's guide to this database available
100 Best Books for Teens
This librarians' list of the best fiction and nonfiction books for young adults features award-winning books from 1966 to 2000.
Outstanding Books for the College Bound and Lifelong Learning
This booklist from the American Library Association was developed for college bound students as a resource for reading enjoyment, lifelong learning, and appreciation for differences. The list includes five sections -- fiction, biography, nonfiction, drama, and poetry -- and may also be of interest to educators, librarians, and parents.
Overbooked: Young Adult Literature
Books written for teens as well as adult books with teen appeal are reviewed here. There are also links to other sites that will help you in your search for good reading.
Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults
These lists of books that are popular with teens have been selected by YALSA, the Young Adult Library Services Association. Lists range from 1997 to the present.
Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers
Teens and young adults who don't like to read may find something of interest on this annual list of "best" books selected by YALSA, the Young Adult Library Services Association. Booklists are available for 1996 through the present.
Reading Rants!
Browse this hip website filled with "out of the ordinary teen booklists" compiled by a New York City young adult librarian.
Summertime
Favorites
... for grades 7 to 8
... for grades 9 to 12
These lists of classics are made available by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
T.A.G. Team
Favorites
Skokie Public Library's Teen Advisory Group members display their reading choices.
Teens Recommend
Books for Other Teen Readers
If you're looking for a good book to read, take a look at these recommendations from Skokie Public Library's teen readers.
Teens' Top Ten
Find out the ten new young adult titles voted most popular each year by teen readers and get tips on how to find good more good books to read.
Reading Lists for Area High Schools
Loyola Academy
The books on these 2006 lists have been chosen by the English teachers at
Loyola Academy to provide all students with pleasurable and thought
provoking summer reading.
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Niles North High School
Summer reading requirements for Niles North students who will be taking honors or Advanced Placement English classes.
Niles West High School
Summer reading requirements for Niles West students who will be taking honors or Advanced Placement English classes.
Regina Dominican High School
English Department summer reading assignments.
St. Ignatius College Prep
2006-2007 booklists for all courses.
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Online Reading
Digital Book
Collections available via Skokie
Public Library
Skokie Public Library subscribes to a number of services that offer our patrons access to digital books. Fiction, nonfiction, reference, and audio selections are available for downloading or reading online by Skokie Public Library cardholders.
ElectricArtists' Book
Divas
Participate in the first online book club especially for teen girls who are "passionate about reading."
PUSH
This online showcase for new authors features content from writers who "tell it like it really is. No preaching. No false endings. No stereotypes or contrivance. Just an honest does of reality. These books are funny, observant, heartbreaking, and heartstopping. Just like life."
Teen OnLine Book Club
Join our free teen online book club from Chapter-a-Day and receive chapters of popular books in your email.
TumbleTalking Books
Collection
TumbleTalkingBooks is an online collection of over three hundred full length audiobooks which you can listen to from any computer with an Internet connection. Titles are arranged in the general categories of Fiction, Non-Fiction, Classics, Children, and Read-Along. You can browse titles in these categories or further narrow your search by subcategory. No special software or listening devices are needed.
Author Information
The Author Page
This website from the Internet Public Library includes biographies of authors who write for teens and links to author websites.
Authors4Teens.com
The contemporary authors featured on this website have each written books that explore all aspects of teenage life. The site also includes information for teens on books and authors, reader surveys, and weekly newsletters.
TeachingBooks.net
TeachingBooks.net offers easy access to audio excerpts of book readings by authors and professional actors; book discussion guides; original movies featuring authors and illustrators at work in their studios; and links to author websites, biographies, activities, and contact information. An "Educator Area" provides thematic booklists, information about children's book awards, and links to related resources in twenty-five categories. The TeachingBooks.net content is divided equally between elementary school-aged content and middle/high school-aged content.
Top Ten Adult Authors for Teens
The Spring 2007 issue of The Official Journal of the Young Adult Library Association Services Association (YALSA) features the results of an informal poll conducted among teens.
YA Authors
Cafe
Participants can discuss latest releases and talk directly to authors who write for young adults. The site includes links to the websites of your favorite YA authors!
