YA/Teens
Jessica Ward dreams up a twisty new boarding school mystery
The bestselling author makes her YA debut with "The St. Ambrose School for Girls," a clever whodunnit that came to her in her sleep.
"Something Like Possible" is a funny, queer love letter to ambitious teens
Student government and young love collide in Miel Moreland’s novel following a bisexual teen’s unconventional path to her dream summer program.
Jarrett J. Krosoczka Spreads Light with “Sunshine”
The beloved author/illustrator corralled his kids, friends, and TikTok community for the vibrant audio follow-up to his award-winning memoir, "Hey, Kiddo."
“Imogen, Obviously” and the Discourse of Coming Out
Following her own public coming out story, Becky Albertalli uses her characters to reclaim the narrative and better understand her emotions.
On the Enduring Legacy of Judy Blume
To celebrate her much-deserved renaissance, we revisited eight of Blume's most beloved books to find out what makes her work so resonant, generation after generation.
Editors Reveal: Our First Grown-Up Books
From Judy Blume to V.C. Andrews, we're reminiscing about the first books we ever snuck off the shelves—and why we’d do it again.
The best YA audiobooks for listeners of all ages
Don't be fooled by the name! Listeners love these outstanding YA audiobooks for their unique, original storylines, colorful characters, and engrossing prose, no matter their age.
The Best Holiday Audiobooks for Making Spirits Bright
From serious family dramas to swoon-worthy romances, classic Christmas books to children's stories about Kwanzaa, there's a holiday audiobook for everyone. You're sure to find the perfect listen on our list!
"Edited" Is About a Boy Who Wants to Rewrite His Life’s Biggest Mistake
Barry Lyga’s metaphysical romance is unlike anything you’ve listened to before.
"Devil in Ohio": Book vs. Show
From characters and POV to that twisty ending, here are all the major differences between the buzzy 2022 Netflix adaptation and the YA novel that inspired it.
Naomi Novik creates fantasy worlds in conversation with our own
With “The Golden Enclaves,” the Nebula Award-winning author concludes her trilogy about an “evil” teen witch who desperately wants to stay good—and stay alive—in the deadly Scholomance.
A.S. King Shares How Kids Can Handle More Than You Think
The acclaimed YA and middle-grade author tackles censorship in schools, bullying, and the importance of curiosity in “Attack of the Black Rectangles.”