Staff Profile

Grace Menary-Winefield

Teen Services Specialist

Teen Services


Lists

Heartstopping Good Reads for Alice Oseman Fans

Volume 5 of Alice Oseman's universally beloved series Heartstopper is out soon! In the meantime (or after you've binged it), here is a mix of young adult chapter books and graphic novels that give the same feels of queer joy and adorable romance that Nick and Charlie provide.

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Book Worms Presents: Murder

Every summer, our Book Worms teen group comes together to make the library more awesome! This year, they focused on putting together a display and list of their favorite young adult crime, thriller, and mystery books.

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Captivating Stories of Jewish American Teens

Favorite stories of Jewish American teens, from romance to fantasy and coming-of-age.

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Talk That Talk, Read That Book: Joyful K-Inspired Teen Fiction

If you're as obsessed with K-Pop and K-dramas as we are, pick one (or all!) of these fantastically fun and often romantic teen novels.

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Fantastical Stories for Teens Who Love Role-Playing Adventures

Jump from the tabletop to the book page in these exciting stories of elemental magic, dark shadows, and epic quests.

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They're Right Behind You! New Murder Books for Teens

Puzzles, axe murders, and cold cases are abound in these young adult thrillers and mysteries all published in 2023 and perfect for fans of Jessica Goodman, Holly Jackson, and Tiffany Jackson.

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Latin American Teen Stories

Fresh and compelling stories of Latine teens, from romance and fantasy to coming-of-age.

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Fiction for Teens by Indigenous Authors

These recent novels offer something for every teen reader, whether they are fans of thrillers, horror, coming-of-age, historical fiction, or fantasy.

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Captivating Indigenous Nonfiction for Teens

From memoir and narrative history to self-help and social justice, this list is a small sampling of recent and essential Indigenous nonfiction for teens to explore.

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Not All about Hogwarts: Teen Books Set in Magic Schools

Recent young adult chapter books and graphic novels set in academies for magic and witchcraft for those of us who want to explore beyond the sorting hat.

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Native Voices to the Front

Young adult readers of Indigenous literature, rejoice! Whether you're a fan of thrillers, romance, horror, or realistic fiction, these recently published books will see you through.

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Stunning New Young Adult Books by Jewish-American Authors

Enjoy these recent novels that range from romance and historical fiction to coming-of-age---even werewolves!

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2024 Sydney Taylor Book Awards for Grades 6-12

The Sydney Taylor Book Award is presented annually to outstanding books for children and teens that authentically portray the Jewish experience. Presented by the Association of Jewish Libraries since 1968, the award encourages the publication and widespread use of quality Judaic literature.

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Vampires are Back and Better Than Ever

Sink your teeth into these recent teen books about blood lust, forbidden romance, and monstrous murders--especially if you're coming off a *Twilight* kick and need something to follow up after your trip to Forks.

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Celebrating Stories of Latin-American Teens

Read these recently published, heartfelt, and engaging young adult novels that put Latin-American heritage into the spotlight all year.

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