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Picture book and middle grade titles about the wonder of libraries, librarians, and the lifelong joy of reading.

Poignant, accessible, and insightful, Newbery & Pura Belpré Honoree Andrea Beatriz Arango’s middle grade novels in verse are authentic portrayals of Latine kids navigating timely themes of mental health, queer identity, disability, complex family dynamics, and more.

A three-time Coretta Scott King Author Award Honoree, Sharon G. Flake is the author of The Skin I’m In, a groundbreaking modern classic used in curriculum across the United States. Her middle grade novels in verse have been called “evocative” (The Horn Book, starred review) and “glimmering . . . . with all the makings of a classic” (The Bulletin, starred review).

Looking to recommend heartfelt love stories that center emotional connection over on-page heat? This roundup of spice-free romance for teens highlights new YA titles that offer all the swoon, angst, and delicious yearning with content that’s accessible for a wide range of teen readers.

Discover new YA fantasy novels ready to captivate teen readers and spark imaginative engagement in your classrooms and libraries.