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Smash It!

age 16+

Teen experiments with personal, social risks in bold novel.

By Francina Simone

(2020)

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Not So Pure and Simple

age 15+

Hilarious tale of teen sexual and romantic drama.

By Lamar Giles

(2020)

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The Revolution of Birdie Randolph

age 15+

Timeless novel about first love and family solidarity.

By Brandy Colbert

(2019)

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Dear Evan Hansen: The Novel

age 15+

Powerful novel deals with suicide, anxiety, and loneliness.

By Val Emmich, Steven Levenson, Benj Pasek, Justin Paul

(2018)

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A Girl Like That

age 15+

Compelling tale of teen rebellion, tragedy in Saudi Arabia.

By Tanaz Bhathena

(2018)

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The Great American Whatever

age 15+

Wry, heartfelt tale of teen trying to move on after tragedy.

By Tim Federle

(2016)

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The F- It List

age 16+

Girl takes on friend's bucket list; best for older teens.

By Julie Halpern

(2013)

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Reality Boy

age 15+

Boy fights to move beyond abusive family in compelling tale.

By A.S. King

(2013)

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September Girls

age 15+

Lyrical coming-of-age tale undercut by iffy gender messages.

By Bennett Madison

(2013)

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All You Never Wanted

age 15+

Dark, twisty tale of rich teen girls' sibling rivalry.

By Adele Griffin

(2012)

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Tilt

age 15+

Teens grow up too fast in intense stories told in poetry.

By Ellen Hopkins

(2012)

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Shadow Show: All-New Stories in Celebration of Ray Bradbury

age 16+

Tribute collection will please Bradbury fans, new readers.

By Sam Weller, Mort Castle

(2012)

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The Color Purple

age 15+

Edgy tale of poor, abused woman's journey to independence.

By Alice Walker

(1982)

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