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#OwnVoices Tween and Teen books

Diverse books for Tweens and Teens written by Own Voices authors.

ALSC Summer Reading Birth-Preschool

This Summer Reading Book List Birth through Preschool Book List was created by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC). The books on this list come hi ...
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ALSC Summer Reading Grades 3-5

This Summer Reading Book List Grades 3 - 5 Book List was created by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC). The books on this list come highly recomm ...
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ALSC Summer Reading Grades 6-8

This Summer Reading Book List Grades 6 - 8 Book List was created by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC). The books on this list come highly recomm ...
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ALSC Summer Reading Grades K-2

This Summer Reading Book List Grades K - 2 Book List was created by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC). The books on this list come highly recomm ...
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Animal Tales

Some memorable books from your childhood often feature special relationships between humans and animals, which taught some very important lessons about love, friends ...
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Books about Friendship

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By the Sea

Disappear into cool, crystal-blue water, letting the ocean waves drown out the worries of life and wash away all that icky sweat with these YA ocean-inspired books! ...
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Diverse Titles for Tweens

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From Page to Screen

Here is a list of books that have been turned into movies and shows! Whether you want to read the book first or have already watched the show, you are sure to find something you like!

If you like Fantasy, try these!

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If you like Harry Potter...

Looking for your next great read, try out these series.

If you like the unexplained...

Do you like reading about the unexplained? If you like books about aliens, Bigfoot, the Loch Ness monster, and ghosts then this is the list for you.

If you liked Children of Blood and Bone...

What to read next if you liked Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi.

If you liked Rump...

What to read next if you liked Rump by Liesl Shurtliff.

Just Add Water

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Mystery and Mahem

From sensitive detectives to gripping whodunits, mystery abounds in these selections.

Mystery Books

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New Chapter Books at the Library

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New Easy Reader Books at the Library

See what's new on our easy reader book shelf...

New Kids Non-Fiction Books at the Library

See what's new on our kids non-fiction book shelf...

Ocean Tales

Learning about the ocean is super fun for kids thanks to the amazingly diverse nature of marine life and environments. The ocean books in this list include fun fictional stories for kids of all ages.

Oceans of Possibilities - Fiction

Mythology forms the backbone of all the cultures in the world. They are also fun and highly entertaining, and their continuing relevance is evident in the fact that ...
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Oceans of Possibilities - Non-Fiction

Mythology forms the backbone of all the cultures in the world. They are also fun and highly entertaining, and their continuing relevance is evident in the fact that ...
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Read Around the World: Africa

Each week of summer reading we will highlight a different region of the world to read a story from or about. Visit the Library to check out a theme related book and ...
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Read Around the World: Asia

Each week of summer reading we will highlight a different region of the world to read a story from or about. Visit the Library to check out a theme related book and ...
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Read Around the World: Europe

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Read Around the World: North America

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Summer Fun

Summer break is here, these tween and chapter books are all about summer adventures.

Summer Stories (Picture Books)

Summer is here, enjoy these picture books with your little ones.

Tales of Tails

Do your favorite animals have tails? Travel to the jungle, the sea, the forest, and more to meet all sorts of animals!

Tall Tales

These stories mix fact and fiction together to create an exaggerated story of an actual event. Can you see the truth in these tall tales?

Timeless Mythology

Mythology forms the backbone of all the cultures in the world. They are also fun and highly entertaining, and their continuing relevance is evident in the fact that ...
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True Crime for Teens

Do you like true crime? Try these!

Tween Books that Tackle Tough Issues

Some issues and feelings are hard to understand. The books on this list explore topics like mental health, bullying, grief, and more.

What to Read Next: Dystopian, Apocalyptic, and P

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What to Read Next: Fantasy

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What to Read Next: LGBTQIA+ Fiction

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What to Read Next: Thrillers and Mystery

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Beach Reads

Grab your sunscreen and a good book and relax on the beach.

Birth to 12 Months

Start early and raise a book lover by reading to newborns. These hand-selected books are designed for babies birth to 12 months including durable board books and colorful pictures.

Fantasy

Fairytales and fantasy books aren't just for kids. Are you looking to discover new worlds and exciting characters to fall in love with? Check out these books and Imagine Your Story.

It's a Fantasy (Picture Books)

Image a world of dragons and talking animals. Take your little ones on an adventure with these must-read fairytales and Imagine Your Story!

12 to 24 Months

Help young children develop a love for reading that will last a lifetime. Read these fun books about animals and rhymes to your young one and watch their imagination grow.

Biography

How did they become famous? Read the biography and find out.

Kids Believe in the Impossible

Take a trip to lands of incredible creatures and never-ending adventures. These books will take you to faraway places and beyond! Imagine Your Story and believe in the impossible.

2 to 3 Year Olds

Encourage your toddler to read with exciting books that span from simple picture books to more elaborate stories. Watch your child grow into a lifetime book lover.

Life's an Adventure

Books have been transporting people to other places and times for hundreds of years. There's something about stories that continue to captivate us. Imagine Your Story through this adventurous list.

4 to 5 Year Olds

Prepare your child for school by exposing them to reading at a young age. This book list is designed for 4 to 5 year olds as they prepare to enter kindergarten.

Twisty Fiction

Do you love a page-turner filled with twists and turns?

Science

Take a deep dive with the great minds in science.

Unreliable Narrators

If you can't trust the narrator to tell it like it is, whom can you trust?