Booklists
Booklists
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- #OwnVoices: Teen Books by Indigenous Authors & Illustrators (Printable PDF)
- Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage: Fiction with Asian Characters by Asian Authors (Printable PDF)
- Black History Is Now: Non-Fiction Books for Teens
- Celebrate Black Voices: Teen Fiction
- Explore the Arts: How-To and Art History Books
- This collection was made possible with funds from a 2020 Grant from the RI Office of Library and Information Services.
- Food Books: Fiction and Cookbooks to Make You Hungry (Printable PDF)
- Great Middle School Books-Realistic Fiction (Printable PDF)
- Great Middle School Books-Science Fiction & Fantasy (Printable PDF)
- If You Like...Books by Sarah J. Maas (Printable PDF)
- If You Liked...The Hate U Give (Printable PDF)
- If You Liked...To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before (Printable PDF)
- LGBTQ-Realistic Fiction (Printable PDF)
- LGBTQ-Science Fiction & Fantasy (Printable PDF)
- Monsters, Mayhem, and Mischief: Eerie Graphic Novels for Teens
- Scary Books for Middle School and Beyond (Printable PDF)
- Terrifying Tales for Teens (Printable PDF)
Teen Book Award Lists
Rhode Island Teen Book Award
RI State Book Award List for grades 9-12.
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Rhode Island Middle School Book Award
RI State Book Award List for grades 6-8.
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Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults
This is an annual list of notable audio recordings of significant quality and interest to young adults. Sponsored by the Young Adult Library Services Association.
Best Fiction for Young Adults
This general list of fiction titles is created each year to highlight books that have a proven appeal for teens. This list evolved out of the Best Books for Young Adults. Sponsored by the Young Adult Library Services Association.
Great Graphic Novels for Teens
This is a list of recommended graphic novels and illustrated nonfiction for those ages 12-18. Sponsored by the Young Adult Library Services Association.
Michael L. Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature
This award honors the highest literary achievement in books for young adults for a book published during the preceding year.
Non-Fiction Award
The YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction honors the best nonfiction book published for young adults (ages 12-18. Sponsored by the Young Adult Library Services Association.
William C. Morris YA Debut Award
This award honors a debut book published by a first-time author writing for teens and celebrating impressive new voices in young adult literature. Sponsored by the Young Adult Library Services Association.