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Books and Magazines to Read Online or Download to Your Devices - for Free
Access eBooks, eMagazines, and audiobooks – anywhere, anytime. Note: a library card is needed to access some of the materials.
Online comics magazine that's the place to go for news, reviews, blogs, columns and video from a variety of contributors.
Blog featuring news and reviews of graphic novels, comics, manga and more. From Johanna Draper Carlson and friends.
Graphic novel review and discussion site, including links to great blogs. From teen librarian and comics expert Robin Brenner.
Reviews of the latest teen books, awesome lists, and links to teen book news & blogs from Jennifer Hubert -- Manhattan librarian and teen book maven.
Book reviews, author interviews, the latest book buzz, polls and contests. Make sure to check out the Teenreads.com Ultimate Teen Reading List -- "over 400 titles that we believe are perfect choices for reading and discussing."
Best Books for Teens Lists from YALSA (Young Adult Library Services Association - US)
Best Adult books for teens.
Printz Award (winners and honour books)
For "literary excellence in young adult literature". You can find a list all of the Printz Award winners in the Library's Discover catalogue: Michael L. Printz Award.
Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers
Recommended books for "teens who dislike to read for whatever reason."
The most popular titles of the year, as chosen by librarians, educators, teens and young adult literature enthusiasts.
"A "teen choice" list, where teens nominate and choose their favorite books of the previous year."
Best Audiobooks for Teens Lists from YALSA (Young Adult Library Services Association - US)
Canadian Lists and a Selection of Book Awards
Young Adult Fiction Award - Canadian Library Association
Canadian Children's Literature Awards - Canadian Children's Book Center
Ann Connor Brimer Award - Atlantic Canadian
Woozles Battle of the Books
Check out the reading list for the Woozles Teen Battle of the Books 2016 (PDF). Whether you're competing with your school or just interested in some good reading, you'll love this selection of recommended titles.
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