LibGuides: What Should I Read?: Young Adult (YA)

What is "Young Adult"?

Excellence in Nonfiction Award (YALSA)
The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) Award for Excellence in Nonfiction honors the best nonfiction book published for young adults (ages 12-18) each year.
Coretta Scott King Awards
Outstanding books for children and teens by African American creators that celebrate African American culture.
National Book Awards 2023
The year’s best fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and children's books, awarded by the National Book Foundation.
NPR's Books We Love
Titles recommended by NPR's reviewers in a wealth of categories and genres, including children's books.
Odyssey Award
The best audiobooks for children and teens.
Printz Award (YALSA)
This award honors the best book written for teens each year. Awarded by the Young Adult Library Services Association.
Pura Belpré Award
Celebrates an outstanding work of Latino literature for children and youth.
Volunteer State Book Award (VSBA)
Students across Tennessee vote for their favorite books.

YA #ownvoices: Asian, Middle Eastern, Arabic & Muslim Authors
Books by American authors with Asian, Middle Eastern, Arabic & Muslim heritage, published for young adult readers.
YA #ownvoices: Black Authors
Books by Black authors published for young adult readers.
YA #ownvoices: Hispanic & Latinx Authors
Books by American authors with Hispanic & Latinx heritage, published for young adult readers.
YA #ownvoices: Indigenous & Native Authors
Books by Indigenous & Native American authors, published for young adult readers.