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Young Adult Buddy Reads
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JeffcoBooks
JeffcoBooks
Created on:
Apr 08, 2025
16 items
Read along with the teen in your life! Some books are just a blast to read and chat about, while others cover heavier topics th...
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Essential New Works of Fiction by Black Authors
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LCPL_Krystyna
LCPL_Krystyna
Created on:
Jan 30, 2024
97 items
In celebration of Black History Month in the U.S., this year we've gathered together a collection of fiction from Black authors...
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When there is more in a book, then just the beggining, middle, and end.
Created on:
Apr 21, 2020
21 items
They are very cool books, full of various cultures and very dramatic elements that always keep you on your toes! These books a...
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All the Feels - Middle and High School
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Nov 28, 2022
100 items
All the Feels book recommendations for children ages 11-17 that encourage readers to feel, experience, and dive into how readin...
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Mental Health Awareness Month - Juvenile & Tween Fiction
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Apr 24, 2025
69 items
These fiction titles, geared towards older elementary and middle-school aged students, feature characters who are exploring or ...
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Youth Media Awards 2025
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Jan 27, 2025
85 items
Congratulations to the Youth Media Award winners and honorable mentions for 2025! These include the Newberry and Caldecott meda...
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Libby's Best Books of 2024
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TRLSophia
TRLSophia
Created on:
Nov 25, 2024
100 items
Pop the champagne, coffee, tea, or whatever pairs best with your next read. As the year comes to a close, we’re ready to reflec...
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Loss and Grief in YA
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PPLTeen
Created on:
Jan 05, 2024
45 items
Contemporary YA fiction and non-fiction depicting teens navigating the wide spectrum of loss and grief.
If you or someone you ...
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2023 Teen Book Award Winners
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OPLTEENBOOKLISTS
OPLTEENBOOKLISTS
Created on:
Jan 18, 2023
94 items
2022 was a fantastic year for teen literature. These books are the best of the best, winning awards and being selected for spec...
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Omaha Picks: October 2022 What We're Reading
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OMAHA LIBRARIANS
OMAHA LIBRARIANS
Created on:
Oct 18, 2022
100 items
Take a look at what OPL employees across the city are reading (or listening to or watching) this month and find out what some o...
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DPL Ericka: Lifting Black Voices for Middle Grade
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DPLEricka
DPLEricka
Created on:
Jun 14, 2022
29 items
Books for upper elementary and middle schoolers featuring stories and experiences told through the perspective of Black charact...
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BostonPL_Black Is... 2021: 69 Books for Adults
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Mar 28, 2022
70 items
Black Is... is a list of books published in the previous year for all ages concerning the African American experience. This pri...
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Omaha Picks: January 2022 What We're Reading
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OMAHA LIBRARIANS
OMAHA LIBRARIANS
Created on:
Jan 07, 2022
88 items
Take a look at what OPL employees across the city are reading (or listening to or watching) this month and find out what some o...
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Teens Rise Up - Social Justice Stories
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CCCL_Teen
CCCL_Teen
Created on:
Dec 29, 2021
23 items
Sometimes it feels like there's a lot going on in the world that you can't control. Read one of these books about teens who que...
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Omaha Picks: February 2021 What We're Reading
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OMAHA LIBRARIANS
OMAHA LIBRARIANS
Created on:
Feb 08, 2021
84 items
Take a look at what OPL employees across the city are reading (or listening to) this month and find out what some of them had t...
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Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story? Ms. Sterling's Top Untold Stories Part 1
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Nov 13, 2020
100 items
Don't see one you like here? Fill out the form to get a personalized recommendation from Ms. Sterling! https://forms.office.com...
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If You Like John Green
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SnoIsleLib_Teen
SnoIsleLib_Teen
Created on:
Oct 22, 2019
12 items
Oh John Green, king of the ugly cry. If you like a box of tissues with your reading, than you may enjoy some of the books on th...
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RISE Recommends Master-List 2
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RISE_KCMO
RISE_KCMO
Created on:
Oct 02, 2019
100 items
This is the second master-list of all of the RISE Recommends.
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What I Read in 2019
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m
mindy_reads
Created on:
May 23, 2019
100 items
My list of everything I read in 2019 (excluding picture books & easy readers, but including everything else). Goal 100 book...
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Middle Grade Books for Black History Month
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OPLKIDSBOOKLISTS
OPLKIDSBOOKLISTS
Created on:
Jan 29, 2019
66 items
Picture and chapter books that celebrate Black/African American culture, teach about Black history, or feature Black characters...
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Back to School Teen Reads
By:
PPLTeen
Created on:
Aug 30, 2018
96 items
Whether it's middle school, high school or your first year in college, we've picked some of our favorite school stories to help...
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IndyPL Staff Picks 2025 - Best of Fiction for Kids
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Nov 22, 2025
11 items
We had eight different staff members send some of their favorite "J Fiction" titles. The list includes the newly nam...
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Summit Atlas September 2023 Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Suspense
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Sep 16, 2023
63 items
Ken & Cheresse booktalked some of these books and the others were part of the activity "Don't Judge a Book [Just] by i...
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40 Black History Month Titles for Teens & Young Adults
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PimaLib_MelissaA
PimaLib_MelissaA
Created on:
Jan 26, 2023
40 items
February is Black History Month, a time to honor the struggles, successes, contributions, voices and experiences of black Ameri...
