YA Books

A Season for Falling by Kate O'Shaughnessy is recommended for Grades 8-12. Against a backdrop of autumn in New England, a former child star finds second-chance love.

A Season for Falling | YA Spotlight

Traitors' Nest by Frances Hardinge is a YA historical fantasy. Summary: A teenage boy challenges power and privilege in this medieval fantasy. Recommended for Grades 7-12.

Traitors’ Nest | YA Spotlight

Recommended for Grades 8-12, The Gods Will Sing Our Song combines historical romance with Japanese mythology.

The Gods Will Sing Our Song | YA Spotlight

Witness is a poetry anthology that focuses on police violence in US history. It's edited by Ari Tison and Ty Chapman. Recommended for Grades 8-12.

Witness | YA Spotlight

Evamar by Margarita Engle is a YA novel in verse set in Cuba. Recommended for Grades 7-12.

Evamar | YA Spotlight

The Heart Trials by J. Elle is a YA dystopian romantasy. Recommended for Grades 8-12.

The Heart Trials | YA Spotlight

Whenever You Are by Martine Leavitt is a speculative fiction novel about two teen boys who may have found a portal out of juvenile detention. Recommended for Grades 8+.

Whenever You Are | YA Spotlight

Survival Show is a YA dystopia by Juno Dawson. Recommended for Grades 8-12.

Survival Show | YA Spotlight

Monster Monarch Maiden by Rae Carson is a YA romantic fantasy for Grades 9-12.

Monster, Monarch, Maiden | YA Spotlight

Nest of Tongues by Randy Ribay is a YA supernatural folklore book released in August 2026. A great pick for fans of the TV series Grimm. Recommended for Grades 9-12.

Nest of Tongues | YA Spotlight

YA Spotlight for Black Point by Jacqueline West. Image includes book cover, plus bullet points that say: Grades 8-12, Haunted hotel, Small-town secrets, and Dual timelines.

Black Point by Jacqueline West | YA Spotlight

This is a Librarian's Perspective Review of The Scammer by Tiffany D. Jackson.

The Scammer: A Librarian’s Perspective Review

This is a Librarian's Perspective Review of The Companion by Katie Alender.

The Companion: A Librarian’s Perspective Review

This is a Librarian's Perspective Review of Shackled by Candy J. Cooper.

Shackled: A Librarian’s Perspective Review

This is a Librarian's Perspective Review of Room to Breathe by Kasie West.

Room to Breathe: A Librarian’s Perspective Review

This is a Librarian's Perspective Review of Falling Like Leaves by Misty Wilson.

Falling Like Leaves: A Librarian’s Perspective Review

This is a Librarian's Perspective Review of The Color of a Lie by Kim Johnson.

The Color of a Lie : A Librarian’s Perspective Review

This is a Librarian's Perspective Review of Puzzled by Pan Cooke.

Puzzled : A Librarian’s Perspective Review

This is a Librarian's Perspective Review of Out of Body by Nia Davenport.

Out of Body : A Librarian’s Perspective

This is a Librarian's Perspective Review of The Fox Maidens by Robin Ha.

The Fox Maidens : A Librarian’s Perspective Review

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This is a Librarian's Perspective Review of Sleepless in Dubai by Sajni Patel.

Sleepless in Dubai : A Librarian’s Perspective Review

This is a Librarian's Perspective Review of All Alone With You by Amelia Diane Coombs.

All Alone With You : A Librarian’s Perspective Review

This is a Librarian's Perspective Review of Plan A by Deb Caletti.

Plan A by Deb Caletti : A Librarian’s Perspective Review