Amanda’s Picks
Amanda enjoys illustrated works like graphic novels, manga, and picture books. She is also drawn to diasporic lit across genres.
Arab American Heritage for Teens
Explore Arab American heritage with this selection of teen books that highlight Arab American experiences and perspectives as well
Asian Pacific American Heritage for Teens
Explore AANHPI heritage with this selection of teen books highlighting the AANHPI experience, history, culture, and stories.
Black History for Teens
Nonfiction and fiction books for teens on Black creators and leaders, historical events and movements.
Climate Action for Teens
Books for teens about our planet, climate change, and environmental movements as well as stories of teens taking action.
Disability Pride for Teens
Celebrate, read, and learn about disabilities with these selections of books for teens.
Emma’s Picks
Emma loves YA horror (especially the weird kind), mysteries, books set in magical schools, and graphic memoirs.
Eva’s Picks
Eva likes adventures, tragedies, storytellers, liars, and books about characters making long, dangerous journeys.
Great Books for Eighth Grade
Great books for teens in eighth grade recommended by Princeton Public Library’s Youth Services staff.
Great Books for Eleventh Grade
Great books for teens in eleventh grade recommended by Princeton Public Library’s Youth Services staff.
Great Books For Ninth Grade
Great books for teens in ninth grade recommended by Princeton Public Library’s Youth Services staff.
Great Books for Seventh Grade
Great books for teens in seventh grade recommended by Princeton Public Library’s Youth Services staff.
Great Books for Tenth Grade
Great books for teens in tenth grade recommended by Princeton Public Library’s Youth Services staff.
Great Books for Twelfth Grade
Great books for teens in twelfth grade recommended by Princeton Public Library’s Youth Services staff.
Hispanic Heritage for Teens
Celebrate the varied histories and cultures of people from Hispanic and Latin-American backgrounds with this list of books that hi
Jen’s Picks
Jen loves dark academia, complex magic systems, lush writing, diverse characters, LGBTQIA+ representation, & graphic novels/manga.
Jewish American Heritage for Teens
Celebrate Jewish American heritage with this selection of contemporary stories, historical experiences, and biographies of Jewish
Juneteenth for Teens
Explore nonfiction and fiction titles about honoring and celebrating Juneteenth, emancipation, Black history, and culture.
LGBTQIA+ History for Teens
Check out this selection of LGBTQIA+ memoirs, historical fiction and non-fiction titles.
LGBTQIA+ Pride for Teens
Celebrate and explore the history of Pride with this selection of teens books that highlight LGBTQIA+ experiences and stories.
Mental Health Awareness for Teens
A selection of nonfiction resources and stories featuring mental health.
Middle Eastern Heritage for Teens
Explore Middle Eastern Heritage with this selection of books highlighting the various cultures, histories, and stories of the Midd
More Like: Amanda Gorman, Poetry
This list highlights young poets sharing their stories and changing the world with their words.
Mu-Hsi’s Picks
Mu-Hsi enjoys mystery, sci-fi, fantasy and historical fiction. Play, manga and animation are her favorite narrative forms.
Muslim American Heritage for Teens
Books for teens that highlight Muslim American experiences and perspectives as well as history, culture, and stories.
Native American Heritage for Teens
Celebrate Native American heritage with books highlighting Indigenous experiences, storytellers, history and culture.
Race, Racism, & Social Justice for Teens
Fiction and nonfiction to help facilitate discussions about race, racism, anti-racism, discrimination and racial social justice.
Voting and Elections for Teens
Learn about the democratic process of electing new leaders as well as the history and current issues of voting rights.
