Young Adult
Explore books in the Young Adult category
36 books in this category
The Hate U Give
Angie Thomas
A young adult novel addressing racial injustice, police violence, and identity, following a teenager’s experience after witnessing a shooting.
The Hunger Games
Suzanne Collins
A dystopian novel about a young girl forced to compete in a deadly televised game, exploring themes of survival and authoritarianism.
The Fault in Our Stars
John Green
A young adult novel about two teenagers with cancer who fall in love, exploring themes of love, loss, and resilience.
The Graveyard Book
Neil Gaiman
A fantasy novel about a boy raised by ghosts in a graveyard, blending adventure with coming-of-age themes.
On the Come Up
Angie Thomas
A young adult novel about a teenage girl who dreams of becoming a rapper, dealing with themes of family, ambition, and identity.
Other Words for Home
Jasmine Warga
A middle-grade novel about a young Syrian girl who moves to the U.S., exploring themes of identity, belonging, and resilience.
All Kinds of Other
James Sie
A young adult novel about two teenage boys navigating friendship, identity, and acceptance.
The Neverending Story
Michael Ende
A fantasy novel about a young boy who becomes part of an epic adventure within a magical book.
Five Flavors of Dumb
Antony John
A young adult novel about a girl managing a rock band while navigating challenges related to identity and self-acceptance.
Someday This Pain Will Be Useful to You
Peter Cameron
A coming-of-age novel about a young man’s search for identity and belonging in contemporary New York.
Internment
Samira Ahmed
A dystopian novel about a young Muslim girl placed in an internment camp in the U.S., addressing themes of freedom and resistance.
La Belle Sauvage
Philip Pullman
A prequel to *His Dark Materials*, following young Malcolm as he embarks on a fantastical adventure involving intrigue and otherworldly forces.
Stargirl
Jerry Spinelli
A young adult novel about individuality and nonconformity, following a unique girl named Stargirl as she navigates high school life.
Wonder
R. J. Palacio
A heartwarming story about a boy with a facial difference who attends mainstream school for the first time, facing challenges and friendships.
Seeker
Arwen Elys Dayton
A young adult fantasy novel about a girl training to become a Seeker, tasked with protecting the world from dark forces.
Disruptor
Arwen Elys Dayton
The concluding novel in the *Seeker* series, following characters in their struggle against powerful, hidden enemies.
The Legend Trilogy
Marie Lu
A dystopian young adult series about two teens from different worlds who uncover government secrets.
Holes
Louis Sachar
A young adult novel about a boy sent to a camp where he’s forced to dig holes, uncovering mysteries of the past.
Turtles All the Way Down
John Green
A young adult novel about mental health, friendship, and self-discovery, featuring a protagonist with OCD.
If I Ever Get Out of Here
Eric Gansworth
A young adult novel about friendship, identity, and music, set in the 1970s.
The Dark is Rising
Susan Cooper
A fantasy novel in which a young boy discovers his role in an ancient struggle between Light and Dark.
Little Brother
Cory Doctorow
A dystopian novel about teenage hackers resisting government surveillance in a near-future America.
Ender's Shadow
Orson Scott Card
A parallel novel to *Ender's Game*, focusing on the character Bean.
You Should See Me in a Crown
Leah Johnson
A YA novel about a girl’s journey to self-acceptance while pursuing her dreams.
Heartstopper
Alice Oseman
A graphic novel about friendship and love between two teenage boys.
Here the Whole Time
Vitor Martins
A YA novel about self-acceptance and friendship between two boys during a two-week holiday.
Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me
Mariko Tamaki
Graphic novel about love, heartbreak, and friendship, following a young girl's tumultuous relationship.
Moxie
Jennifer Mathieu
A YA novel about a high school girl who fights against sexism by starting an anonymous feminist zine.
One Hundred and Fifty-Two Days
Giles Paley-Phillips
A fictional portrayal of adolescence and mental health.
How to Be Topp
Ronald Searle
Satirical guide to school life, featuring Searle's illustrations.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Stephen Chbosky
Coming-of-age novel about friendship, mental health, and self-discovery.
Theodore Boone
John Grisham
Legal thriller for young readers, following a teenage aspiring lawyer.
Theodore Boone
John Grisham
Legal thriller for young readers, following a teenage aspiring lawyer.
Sick Kids In Love
Hannah Moskowitz
Young adult romance novel about two chronically ill teens.
Hell Followed with Us
Andrew Joseph White
Young adult dystopian novel blending LGBTQ themes with horror.
Gwen and Art Are Not in Love
Lex Croucher
LGBTQ romantic comedy set in a fictional medieval world.