Newton Public Library has a large selection of books for teens. Look for the “YA” (Young Adult) label.

Find some ideas of books to read here: NoveList Plus, fiction and non-fiction titles, including author read-alikes.

Is there a book you think the Library should have? Suggest here.

More from BookLetters:

ALA Top Ten Young Adult Books – compiled yearly by the American Library Association

Printz Award Winners – excellence in young adult literature

Great Graphic Novels for Teens

Alex Award Winners – ten books written for adults that have special appeal to young adults, ages 12 through 18

National Book Award for Young People’s Literature – exceptional books written by fellow Americans

On the Web:

Book Spot – links to various booklist websites

Guys Read – what it says

Kansas Book Connect – find books including Accelerated Reader, interest and book level information

Outstanding Books for the College Bound – updated every five years by public, secondary school, and academic librarians for the American Library Association

Teens Talk About Books – the author of Genreflecting and the Bistro Book Club review books

Young Adult Books in Series and Sequels – Bettendorf Library’s collection by author and series