Best Teen & YA Books of 2024 on Social Themes

by Moira Buffini

A brilliant character study that examines the effects of war, genocide, and misogyny. Full review >

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by Ricardo Chávez Castañeda ; illustrated by Alejandro Magallanes ; translated by Lawrence Schimel

Unforgettable. Full review >

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by Kate De Goldi

A soulfully layered story told with wit and care. Full review >

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by Jas Hammonds

A gut-wrenching story that honestly explores the normalization of alcoholism. Full review >

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by Soyoung Park ; translated by Joungmin Lee Comfort

Transporting and unputdownable; an appealing combination of deep and page-turning. Full review >

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by Randi Pink

A fierce, loving, and exquisite humanity-centered book. Full review >

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by Philip Reeve

A rousing, swashbuckling, dystopian romp. Full review >

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by Jill Tew

A gutsy debut that will leave readers wanting more. Full review >

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by Magdalene Visaggio ; illustrated by Paulina Ganucheau ; color by Avery Bacon

A positive and insightfully honest exploration of teen girlhood. Full review >

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by Ashley Woodfolk & Lexi Underwood

A rich, layered story about reconciliation and accountability with oneself and others. Full review >

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by Bessie Flores Zaldívar

An emotionally charged must-read. Full review >

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