​​​​​​​Kelly Jensen

Whether for witty wordplay, star-crossed love stories, or bloody history, the Bard's plays still inspire—in particular, they inspire YA adaptations.

Fighting for environmental justice, these young people write some books of their own, too.

Steer teens toward these powerful works and organizations focused on environmental movements and climate justice.

Authors say these books broke new ground, with gripping subjects, innovative narration, and rich backmatter for further research.

Here’s how six libraries are refreshing their plans for 2022. 
 

The platform is driving up circulation in school libraries as students seek hot titles. And BookTok fans who’d never set foot in the library before are doing just that.

Whether readers are looking for an inspirational story about a chef, to get to know Megan Rapinoe, or to nerd out on grammar, the options are there. Plus: six stellar adaptations.

Young people make their voices heard on issues from the election to climate change, one click at a time.

When the world feels heavy, when the days are full of restless energy, it feels great to sink into a book that can elicit some laughs. These teen titles explore complex topics with humor.