Book Lists

The Alex Awards are given to ten books written for adults that have special appeal to young adults, ages 12 through 18. The winning titles are selected from the previous year’s publishing.

Where Teens Choose the Winners!
Teens’ Top Ten is a “teen choice” list, where teens nominate and choose their favorite books of the previous year.

We Need Diverse Books Mission: Putting more books featuring diverse characters into the hands of all children.

Teen Book Finder Database
General list of fiction and nonfiction titles selected for their proven or potential appeal to young adults.

The Michael L. Printz Award is an award for a book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature.

Books for the Teen Age—New York Public Library
Features recommendations provided by New York Teens

Mystery and Crime Fiction chosen by members of the Mystery Writers of America.

Great Graphic Novels for Teens is a list of recommended graphic novels and illustrated nonfiction for those ages 12-18

Choices Booklists: Young Adults’ Choices
Young adults choose @ 30 books