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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...
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...
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,...
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...
Posted by Book Rex on December 11, 2020
With the Fire on High
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 Book Rex on November 19, 2020
Unpregnant
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 Book Rex 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 Book Rex on November 9, 2020
Midnight Sun
“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 Book Rex on October 29, 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 Book Rex 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 Book Rex 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 Book Rex on September 8, 2020
Gotham High
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 Book Rex on September 3, 2020
I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter
Olga is the perfect Mexican daughter. Julia is not, and she's okay with that.
Posted by Book Rex on August 27, 2020
Immigrant and Refugee Experiences: A Reading List for Teens
We hope these selections serve to educate, and encourage a dialogue on topics of immigration and displacement, as well as spotlight immigrant and refugee experiences from a variety of places,...
Posted by Book Rex on August 2, 2020