Lists

From funny to fantasy, realistic to historical, there's something for every middle-schooler to love here.

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

Check out these titles where academic rivals try to outdo each other. Chaos usually ensues, and often an A+ relationship!

Selected in honor of Autism Acceptance Month, these books were written by autistic adults, autistic parents of children on the autism spectrum, and neurotypical parents of autistic children who are also advocates for the neurodiversity movement. Andrew selected the adult titles, Grace the teen titles, and Holly the children's titles.

From memoir and narrative history to self-help and social justice, this list is a small sampling of recent and essential Indigenous nonfiction for teens to explore.

Great stories by and about our Asian American and Pacific Islander community.

Read these recently published, heartfelt, and engaging young adult novels that put Latin-American heritage into the spotlight all year.

Dark academia fiction typically addresses a variety of social issues, characters who have an academic or obsessive pursuit of knowledge, and a cast of morally ambiguous characters, commonly seen through an Eurocentric lens. If you are looking for books that go beyond the cookie-cutter plot of Donna Tart's The Secret History, give these titles a try.

From fantasy to literary fiction to romance, explore a wide range of the Jewish experience in fiction for adults and teens. There is something for everyone.

Books by and about Native and Indigenous people and communities for kids ages 8 and up.

Hit the basketball court with your friends and face your greatest opponent, solve the mystery of a summer camp slasher, explore the glittering streets of a fantastical city, kill the mutant monster stalking you in detention, and more! If you're in grades 6, 7, or 8, all of these stories are waiting for you.

From "heart-achy" romance to trippy dystopian, this list celebrates Native voices all year long.

Whether you are looking for books with teens who are Muslim or wonderful stories that happen to be written by Muslim authors, explore these books from a variety of genres that everyone can enjoy.

From picture books to chapter books and nonfiction, these books offer varied insights into Muslim life, especially in childood.

Young adult readers of Indigenous literature, rejoice! Whether you're a fan of thrillers, romance, horror, or realistic fiction, these recently published books will see you through.

The state of Illinois has designated April as Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month to recognize the many ways Sikh Americans have influenced American history, achievement, culture, and innovation.

Here at Skokie Public Library, we are committed to intellectual freedom. More information about Banned Books Week and the titles on this list can be found on the American Library Association's website.

Enjoy these recent novels that range from romance and historical fiction to coming-of-age---even werewolves!

For lovers of the cottage-core lifestyle and aesthetic, these titles explore the joys of simple living and the magic that can be found when we take a step back from the rush of city life.

In collaboration with the Douglas Center and MCC, here are titles to help start the conversation on and provide an introduction to mental health.