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Some of My Favorite Young Adult Literature

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Also see my page dedicated to books for middle grades readers.

Note that different books will appeal to different age groups. When choosing books, readers, parents, and teachers should first consider the content of the book (is it interesting to the reader, is it appropriate for their age, and do they have the requisite prior knowledge for the book to make sense?). One should also consider the readability of each book. I highly recommend finding books through the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), especially those books that are most frequently challenged or banned.

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Printz Award Winners and Finalists

Please consider connecting with me on goodreads. I love knowing what other bibliophiles, students, and teachers are reading! You can also read my review of many of the books above as well as those that didn't make the cut.

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