Goodreads has an annual Choice Award that is given out to the "Best Books" from a variety of categories, including YA Fiction and YA Fantasy titles. Below is a list of the semi-finalists for those categories. Those that have made it to the final round of voting are marked with a star (*). Winners have been given a special graphic. I thought this digital booklist would be a great reading recommendation list for you guys. I hope it helps you decide what to read next! SEMI-FINALISTS FOR YA FICTION
SEMI-FINALISTS FOR YA FANTASY & SCI-FI
Did you know that the Coeur d'Alene Library has several #ownvoices booklists, filled with young adult (YA) titles?
Look through the Public Lists on our catalog and choose a book from one of the lists below: (or pick from another diverse list that speaks to you). This URL is specifically intended to help Idaho teens participate in the 2021-2022 Idaho Teen Reading Challenge. If you've stumbled upon it in a different way... Welcome! You can find out more about the reading challenge by picking up a reading journal specifically made for teens at the Coeur d'Alene Library, or you can find out more general information here. Checkout these titles recommended by teens!
Every year, the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) presents an award, the Teens' Top Ten (TTT), that is decided by teens. It allows teens (13 through 19) throughout America to vote on their favorite books, based on a list of nominees (that are also recommended by teens from across the nation). Below, you'll find the list of all the TTT 2021 Nominees. There are also direct links to any titles that Coeur d'Alene Public Library has access to (in both physical and digital format). Voting is open online here between August 15 and October 15. When the winners are announce, this list will be updated. The Teens' Top Ten (TTT) nominees for 2021 are...
You can also see all the physical items we have access to at-a-glance, using this link: 2021 Teens' Top Ten Nominees. If we don't have the format or title that you'd likd, feel free to request that we purchase one through our Purchase Suggestion Form. This form is the best way to request things whether its a title that we don't have in any format, or even just not in your favorite format. Is your favorite book on the list? Let us know in the comments below. Happy reading! The YRCA Winners have been announced! Find out more below.
The Pacific Northwest Library Association (PNLA) presents an annual award that is decided by teens and tweens. It allows young readers (in grades 4 through 12) to vote on their favorite books, based on a list of nominees. Below, you'll find the list of all the YRCA 2021 Nominees, plus, direct links to any formats that Coeur d'Alene Public Library has access to. Winners have been marked with an asterisk. The Young Reader's Choice Award (YRCA) nominees for 2021 are... JUNIOR DIVISION (Grades 4-6)
INTERMEDIATE DIVISION (Grades 7-9)
SENIOR DIVISION (Grades 10-12)
If the book that you'd like to read isn't available through our physical or digital collection, feel free to request that we purchase it through our Purchase Suggestion Form. Goodreads has an annual Choice Award that is given out to the "Best Books" from a variety of categories, including YA Fiction and YA Fantasy titles. Below is a list of the semi-finalists for those categories. Those that have made it to the final round of voting are marked with a star (*). Winners have been given a special graphic. I thought this digital booklist would be a great reading recommendation list for you guys. I hope it helps you decide what to read next! SEMI-FINALISTS FOR YA FICTION
Only Mostly Devastated (by S. Gonzales) Punching the Air (by I. Zoboi & Y. Salaam) ⓔbook This is my America (by K. Johnson) Today Tonight Tomorrow (by R. Solomon) *Tweet Cute (by E. Lord) Yes No Maybe So (by B. Albertalli & A. Saeed) SEMI-FINALISTS FOR YA FANTASY
Girl, Serpent, Thorn (by M. Bashardoust) *Legendborn (#1) (by T. Deonn) Raybearer (by J. Ifueko) Shadows Between Us (by T. Levenseller) Songs of Wraiths and Ruin (#1) (by R.A. Brown) These Violent Delights (#1) (by C. Gong) Is one of your favorites on this list? Let us know in the comments below.
Some of the titles on the list aren't available at the library right now, too. If you'd like to see us purchase them, please let us know by filling out the Purchase Suggestion Form. Happy reading! Checkout these titles recommended by teens! Every year, the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) presents an award, the Teens' Top Ten (TTT), that is decided by teens. It allows teens (13 through 19) throughout America to vote on their favorite books, based on a list of nominees (that are also recommended by teens from across the nation). Below, you'll find the list of all the TTT 2020 Nominees, plus, I've added an asterisk (*) to show you which titles have won in 2020's vote! There are also direct links to any titles that Coeur d'Alene Public Library has access to (in both physical and digital format). Voting takes place in mid-August, so make sure that you've read some of these by then, so you can make an informed decision. The Teens' Top Ten (TTT) nominees (and winners) for 2020 are... 1) #MurderFunding* (#MurderTrending #2) (by G. McNeil) 2) Are You Listening? (by T. Walden) 5) Between Worlds: Folktales of Britain and Ireland (by K. Crossley-Holland) 6) Broken Throne* (by V. Aveyard) 7) Dreamland: The True Tale of America's Opiate Epidemic (by S. Quinones) 15) My Ideal Boyfriend is a Croissant (by L. Dockrill) 18) Stolen Time (Dark Stars #1) (by D. Rollins) 19) Stronger than a Bronze Dragon (by M. Fan) 20) These Witches Don't Burn (by I. Sterling) You can also see all the physical items we have access to at-a-glance, using this link: 2020 Teens' Top Ten Nominees.
We don't have access to every title on the list, but feel free to request that we purchase a missing title or format through our New Purchase Suggestion Form. This form is the best way to request things whether its a title that we don't have in any format, or even just not in your favorite format. Is your favorite book on the list? Let us know in the comments below. Happy reading! Mindfulness is more important than ever. Learn how to cope with stress and anxiety through the experiences and expertise of others who have been there.
Here's a booklist that might help: 1) (Don't) Call Me Crazy: 33 voices start the conversation about mental health (by K. Jensen, editor) 2) Fighting Invisible Tigers: Stress management for teens (by E. Hipp) 3) Freaking Out: Real-life stories about anxiety (by M.P. Wells) 4) Getting Things Done for Teens: Take control of your life in a distracting world (by D. Allen) 5) Heads Up: Changing minds on mental health (by M. Siebert) 6) Just Peachy: Comics about depression, anxiety, love, and finding the humor in being sad (by H. Chisholm) 7) Just Sit: A meditation guidebook for people who know they should but don't (by S. Novogratz) 8) Letting Go: A girl's guide to breaking free of stress and anxiety (by C. Fonseca) 9) Life Inside my Mind: 31 authors share their personal struggles (by J. Burkhart, editor) 10) Mindfulness and Meditation: Handling life with a calm and focused mind (by W. Stewart) 11) My Anxiety Handbook: Getting back on track (by S. Knowles) 12) My Kind of Sad: What it's like to be young and depressed (by K. Scowen) 13) Positively Teen: A positive guide to a more positive, more confident you (by N. Morgan) 14) Project You: More than 50 ways to calm down, de-stress, and feel great (by A. Andrus) 15) Relationship Skills 101 for Teens: Your guide to dealing with daily drama, stress, and difficult emotions using DBT (by S. Van Dijik) 16) Rewire Your Anxious Brain for Teens: Using CBT, neuroscience, and mindfulness to help you end anxiety, panic. and worry (by D. Kissen) 17) Yoga for Your Mind and Body: A teenage practice for a healthy, balanced life (by R. Rissman) 18) Your Brain Needs a Hug: Life, love, mental health, and sandwiches (by R. Earl) 19) Zen Teen: 40 ways to stay calm when life gets stressful (by T. Richardson) Click on the links above, and place a hold on any of these titles to check them out. Is there a title that you think should be added? Comment below to let me know. Black voices matter! One way to show your support for our Black community is to read books by Black authors.
Below are some selections from a book list (that I curated from our YA collection) called Black Voices Matter (YA). The list contains a mix of fantasy, realistic fiction, anthologies, nonfiction, and more, but the connection between them all is that they all are written by Black authors. I'm hoping to add to the list as new books come in. There were over 40 items on the full list when this was posted, but here, I've pulled out a dozen to give you an idea of what's available. 1) Black Enough (by I. Zoboi, editor) 2) Black Girl Unlimited (by E. Brown) 3) A Blade So Black (#1) (by L. McKinney) 4) Children of Blood and Bone (Legacy of Orisha #1) (by T. Adeyemi) Playaway ⓔbook ⓔaudio 5) A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riots (by C. Hartfield) ⓔbook ⓔaudio 6) I Am Alfonso Jones (by T. Medina) 7) I'm Not Dying with You Tonight (by K. Jones) 8) Saving Savannah (by T. Bolden) 9) Say Her Name (by Z. Elliott, editor) 10) A Song Below Water (by B. Morrow) 11) Tiffany Sly Lives Here Now (by D. Davis) ⓔbook ⓔaudio 12) We are Not Yet Equal (by C. Anderson) Is there a title that you think should be added to the full list? Comment below, and I'll add it. It's MerMay month!
Celebrate by checking out these twelve titles from our physical collection and Libby! Click on the links below to go straight to our catalogs: 1) Lost Voices (#1) (by S. Porter) ⓔbook 2) Mermaid Moon (by S. Cokal) 3) The Mermaid, the Witch, and the Sea (by M. Tokuda-Hall) 4) Mermaid's Sister (by C.A. Noble) 5) Of Poseidon (Syrena Legacy #1) (by A. Banks) 6) Part of Your World (Twisted Tales #5) (by L.Braswell) ⓔbook 7) Siren (by K. Cass) ⓔbook ⓔaudio 8) Songs from the Deep (by K. Powell) 9) Storm Siren (#1) (by M. Weber) 10) To Kill a Kingdom (by A. Christo) 11) Vicious Deep (#1) (by Z. Cordova) ⓔbook 12) Wake (Watersong #1) (by A. Hocking) Is your favorite merfolk book on the list? Let us know in the comments below. Happy reading! May the 4th be with you!
Celebrate by checking out these twelve titles from our physical collection and Libby! Click on the links below to go straight to our catalogs: 1) Ahsoka (by E.K. Johnston) 2) Chewbacca (by G. Duggan) 3) A Crash of Fate (by Z. Cordova) ⓔbook 4) Lando (by R. Barnes) 5) Legends of Luke Skywalker [ⓔbook only] (by K. Liu) Legends of Luke Skywalker [Manga adaptation] (by A. Himekawa) 6) Leia: Princess of Alderaan (by C. Gray) 7) Lost Stars (by C. Gray) ⓔbook Lost Stars [Manga adaptation] (by Y. Komiyama) 8) Princess Leia (by M. Waid) 9) Rebel Rising (by B. Revis) ⓔbook 10) Smuggler's Guide (Star Wars Manuals) (by D. Wallace) 11) Target (Rebel Force Book #1) [ⓔbook only] (by A. Wheeler) 12) Verily, A New Hope (William Shakespeare's Star Wars Book #4) (by I. Doescher) [AudioCD] ⓔbook Is your favorite book on the list? Let us know in the comments below. Happy reading! |
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