Teen Booklists

In alternating voices, Ivy and her mother, Dana, recount their stories about dark forces that have returned from her mother’s past. Ages 13-18.

Without magic of her own, Valissa doesn’t feel worthy of Preet’s love. When tragedy strikes and Valissa leaves home to prove herself, both must accept that from change comes growth. Ages 12-18.

Ray, a seer, is struggling with her powers, but things start looking up when she finds love and friendship at her local bakery. Ages 12-18.

After a galactic war, an alien princess must live as a male while in hiding on Earth. But when love comes knocking, she may expose her true identity. Ages 15-18.

The most popular girl in Castle Cove has been murdered. Alice Ogilvie is determined to solve the case while relying on the insights of famed mystery author Agatha Christie. Ages 15-18.

Outcast Maddy Washington is blamed for the tragedy that befalls her small town on prom night. As the investigation deepens, Maddy’s own secrets are threatened to be revealed – along with Springville’s racist past. Ages 15-18.

Ning enters a magic tea-making competition in hopes of saving her sister’s life, and being crowned the greatest master tea-maker in the process. Ages 13-18.

Harrison plans an epic send-off when he finds out his best friend is moving out of town. They spend the day exploring, dancing, and even opening up to the possibility of love. Ages 14-18

The estranged Flanagan sisters are forced to work together after falling victims to a hate crime in their small Midwestern town. Ages 12-18.

Pair Jason Reynolds’ prose with Jason Griffin’s art and you have a masterpiece that encapsulates the fear, uncertainty, isolation, and even hope that arises during pandemic times. Ages 12-18.