And it’s a smart pick for a parent-teen buddy read. This 2015 nonfiction book is an in-depth examination of the history and current state of race relations in America. Written as a series of let ...

Teens often enjoy and are more likely to read books that they can relate to in some way, according to Torres, who recommended books like “Long Way Down” by Jason Reynolds because of its engaging ...

Hall, a 17-year-old girl with a passion for books, is spreading her love of reading through her nonprofit called One Word Reading Initiative, where she gives books to children in need. She was ...

This modern era of American book-phobia crashed down on my head (again) this week while meeting with students at the ...

This increased interest shows the importance of self-identification in the books teens read. For YA author Abby Sher, any Jewish characters she came across in books in her youth were one-dimensional.

From March 17-29, 2025, we are collecting new and very gently used books for local children from birth to 18 years old.