Best Contemporary Teen Reads of 2017

by Kwame Alexander with Mary Rand Hess

A contemporary hero’s journey, brilliantly told. Full review >

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by S.K. Ali

This quiet read builds to a satisfying conclusion; readers will be glad to make space in their hearts—and bookshelves—for... Full review >

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by Robin Benway

From the first page to the last, this compassionate, funny, moving, compulsively readable novel about what makes a family... Full review >

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by Tamika Gibson

A beautiful, gently woven reflection on family, choices, and the power of perception. Full review >

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by Sheba Karim

Populated by complicated characters who are so well described readers will feel they might bump into them on the street,... Full review >

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by Sara Lövestam translated by Laura A. Wideburg

Sensitive and deeply moving: outstanding. Full review >

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by Benjamin Alire Sáenz

The author of Printz Honor–winning Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe (2012) offers another stellar,... Full review >

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by Kim Savage

Haunting and mesmerizing. Full review >

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by Courtney Stevens

A spirited, timeless tale of teen self-discovery in those tense, formative high school moments, captured with grace,... Full review >

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by Renée Watson

A timely, nuanced, and unforgettable story about the power of art, community, and friendship. Full review >

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