Staff Picks for Teens
Discover the best books for teens and fans of young adult fiction, selected by our staff. Find new featured book lists every month, or explore our picks by genre.
Featured Teen Book Lists
New Teen Romance
We've updated our teen romance list with all new titles. Here are a few of our favorites
New Teen Fiction for 2025
As we launch into the new year, we recommend eleven of the best and most popular new novels for teens.
Staff Favorites–Teen Edition–2024
We asked staff members around the library system what their favorite teen books were this year. Here are their picks: fiction and graphic novels
Native American Fiction for Teens
To honor Native American Heritage Month, here are some of the newest novels for teens by Indigenous authors of North America.
Horror Stories for Teens
Halloween is around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than to read these terrifying tales?
Banned Books for Teens
In 2023, censors around the nation challenged over 4200 titles in school and public libraries. Here you can see some of the most challenged books and still read them freely.
Short 'n sweet
Here are some suggestions for your Summer Book Bingo NW Teen Book Bingo 2024 category: Short 'n sweet. Short stories, essays, articles, book under 250 pages-- we're looking for short and accessible here!
Nom Nom Nom
Baking show romances, food-based manga, your favorite cookbook: if it focuses on food, this is your category!
Teen Pride
Every June is the month for LGBTQIA+ Pride, and this year is no different. Enjoy these newer titles with pride!
Teen Fiction for Mental Health Awareness Month
Here is a selection of stories about teens dealing with depression, anxiety, grief and more. (Created April 2024)
Teen Fiction for National Humor Month
To celebrate National Humor Month (which always begins on April Fools Day), here are some hilarious new titles for teens. Enjoy! (Created March 2024)
