Simon vs the Homo Sapien Agenda
Simon is in love, there is one small catch, he doesn’t know who he is in love with. Simon met Blue on their school’s Tumblr, and soon the two start Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on July 22, 2021
A Century of Reading: The 1980s
It was rad to be a kid in the 80s! Take a trip down memory lane with some books, movies, and music from the 1980s. Ramona Quimby, Age 8 by Beverly Read more...
Posted by Adult Services on July 12, 2021
The Upside of Falling
Becca is a hopeless romantic who prefers to live in books rather than reality. After her parents’ divorce, she’s not even sure she believes in love. So for now she’ll Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on July 8, 2021
Binge Worthy YA Series
This list contains YA series that are complete, from a variety genres. Start with book one and binge your way through the series without having to wait for any upcoming Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on July 1, 2021
Environmental Justice: A Reading List for Teens
We hope these selections serve to educate and encourage a dialogue on topics of environmental justice, including access to a clean and healthy environment for all people, the disproportionate impact Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on April 22, 2021
Asian and Pacific Islander Voices: A Reading List for Teens
We hope these selections serve to spotlight #ownvoices stories by authors of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage, introduce readers to diverse writers and perspectives, and educate and encourage a dialogue Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on April 2, 2021
One of Us Is Lying
If you like solving mysteries, this book is for you! Five unsuspecting students are given after-school detention because of a weird misunderstanding. During detention, the most horrible thing happens – Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on March 11, 2021
Women’s History Month: A Reading List for Teens
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’ve selected titles focusing on the lives of women and girls throughout the past and into the present day. We hope these selections serve to educate and encourage a dialogue on topics of women’s history, rights, and stories. Brazen: Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World by Penelope Bagieu Penelope Bagieu profiles the lives of these feisty female role models, some world famous, some little Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on March 8, 2021
Teen Romance Reads
Discover new titles and old favorites from this list of YA fiction romances. Geekerella by Ashley Poston Geek girl Ellie hopes to go to ExcelsiCon Cosplay to meet the actor Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on February 25, 2021
Black History Month: A Reading List for Teens
Celebrate Black History Month with books by Black authors and writing focusing on Black characters, history, and culture. We hope these selections serve to educate and encourage a dialogue on Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on February 8, 2021
Human Rights: A Reading List for Teens
We hope these selections serve to educate and encourage a dialogue on human rights, which are needs and freedoms considered essential to human flourishing, such as the right to education Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on January 18, 2021
Best of 2020: A Reading List for Teens
Some of the best YA books that were published in the year 2020. The featured titles were chosen from Librarians’ favorites and pulled from different best of lists. Cemetery Boys by Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on January 7, 2021
Disability & Neurodiversity: A Reading List for Teens
We hope these selections serve to educate, entertain, amplify disabled voices, and encourage a dialogue on topics of disability and neurodiversity. Laughing at My Nightmare by Shane Burcaw With acerbic Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on December 21, 2020
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, Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on December 13, 2020
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 movies, made-for-TV-holiday specials, or holiday episodes of your favorite sitcoms, there’s something here for everyone. This anthology features twelve holiday stories by twelve bestselling young adult writers. Available formats: Book, Ebook (Overdrive by Media on Demand) Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on December 11, 2020