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One Community Many Voices: A Reading List for Teens

This list is a great way to start your Westmont Reads experience. WPL librarians have selected titles for all ages by authors from a wide range of communities, backgrounds, experiences,...

Teen Winter Romances

A list of romantic books for teens that take place over the holiday season. My True Love Gave to Me edited by Stephanie Perkins If you love holiday stories, holiday...

Posted by on December 11, 2020

  • 5 stars out of 5

With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo

Emoni’s life is a little different from most of her classmates. Her interests are different – her best friend is into graphic design, and Emoni creates magic when she’s cooking....

Posted by on November 19, 2020

  • 5 stars out of 5

Unpregnant by Jenni Hendriks and Ted Caplan

Veronica Clarke is a model student getting ready to head to an Ivy League school. Her parents are proud of her, her best friends depend on her, and her perfect...

Posted by on November 12, 2020

Native Nations: A Reading List for Teens

We hope these selections serve to educate, celebrate, and encourage dialogue on the diverse nations, cultures, and experiences of Native peoples throughout North America. Celebrate Native American Heritage Month—and continue...

Posted by on November 9, 2020

Native Nations: A Reading List for Grade School

We hope these selections serve to educate, celebrate, and encourage dialogue on the diverse nations, cultures, and experiences of Native peoples throughout North America. Celebrate Native American Heritage Month—and continue...

  • 5 stars out of 5

Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer

“My life was an unending, unchanging midnight.” In this Twilight retelling, readers finally get a glimpse into Edward Cullen’s mind. Along with the original story told through Bella Swan’s point...

Posted by on October 29, 2020

  • 5 stars out of 5

Snapdragon by Kat Leyh

Snapdragon enters the house of the town witch to save her dog Good Boy. Only the witch didn’t hurt Snap’s dog, she helped him after he got hit by car....

Posted by on October 22, 2020

  • 5 stars out of 5

The Dragonet Prophecy by Tui T. Sutherland

If you have ever wanted to be a dragon, this series is for you! Different dragon clans of Pyrrhia have been at war for centuries with no end in sight....

Posted by on October 15, 2020

Teen Spooky Reads

A list of terrifying books for teens that range from psychological thrillers, supernatural and paranormal activity, serial killers, and other horrific tales. There is Someone Inside Your House by Stephanie...

Posted by on October 8, 2020

Voting and Elections: A Reading List for Teens

We hope these selections serve to educate and encourage a dialogue on topics of voting in the US, from ongoing fights for equal voting rights and fair elections to the...

Posted by on October 5, 2020

Mass Incarceration: A Reading List for Teens

We hope these selections serve to educate and encourage a dialogue on topics of incarceration and the impact of mass incarceration on individuals, families, and communities.

Posted by on September 8, 2020

  • 4 stars out of 5

Gotham High by Melissa de la Cruz

What if Bruce Wayne made his way back to Gotham a little sooner than everyone thought? What if he and the Joker were actually school mates? Maybe even friends?  Long...

Posted by on September 3, 2020

  • 5 stars out of 5

I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sánchez

Olga is the perfect Mexican daughter. Julia is not, and she's okay with that.

Posted by on August 27, 2020

  • 5 stars out of 5

Furyborn by Claire Legrand

The prophecy reads: Two queens will rise, one of blood and one of light. The Sun Queen will possess the power to save the world and the Blood Queen will...

Posted by on August 6, 2020

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