Teen Reads

JPL Readers Resources - Award Winners - Anime - Comics - Comic Publishers - News, Zines & Mags - Other Lists & Sources

Next Reads™ Newsletters
Want to receive newsletters listing some of the hottest books recently published? Subscribe to a NextReads™ newsletter and have a list emailed directly to you!

Latest Young Adults Books Newsletter

We the People
Bookshelf
A program to encourage young people to read and understand great literature while exploring themes in American history.

JPL Resources

JPL Book Clubs
jaxpubliclibrary.org/progs/jpl/bookclubs.html

Book Clubs happening at different library branches!

Multicultural Recommended Reading List
jaxpubliclibrary.org/teens/multireclist.html

Recommended multicultural reading materials, from grades 5+

Resources for Readers
jaxpubliclibrary.org/res/readers.html

Recommended websites, eBooks as well as online resources geared towards readers and more!

Award Winners

Alex Awards
www.ala.org/yalsa/booklists/alex

The top 10 books written for adults that have special appeal to teens, from the Young Adult Library Service Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA).

Best Books for Young Adults
www.ala.org/yalsa/booklists/bbya

Selected fiction and nonfiction titles that exemplify good literary quality and popular reading appeal for teens, from the Young Adult Library Service Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA).

Coretta Scott King Award
www.ala.org/ala/emiert/corettascottkingbookaward/...

Presents annual awards to Black authors and illustrators of children's books who have promoted “better understanding and appreciation of the culture and contribution of all peoples to the realization of the American dream.” Awarded by the Coretta Scott King Book Award Committee of the American Library Association’s (ALA) Ethnic and Multicultural Information Exchange Round Table (EMIERT).

John Newbery Medal
www.ala.org/ala/alsc/awardsscholarships/literaryawds/newberymedal/newberymedal.htm

The Newbery Medal honors the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. Awarded by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA).

Michael L. Printz Award
www.ala.org/yalsa/printz

Awarded to the best teen book of the year by the Young Adult Library Service Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA).

Mildred L. Batchelder Award
www.ala.org/ala/alsc/awardsscholarships/literaryawds/batchelderaward/batchelderaward.htm

The Batchelder Award is awarded to an American publisher for a children's book considered to be the most outstanding of those books originally published in a foreign language in a foreign country, and subsequently translated into English and published in the United States. Awarded by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA).

Pura Belpré award
www.ala.org/ala/alsc/awardsscholarships/literaryawds/belpremedal/belprmedal.htm

The Belpré Medals honor a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator whose works best portray, affirm, and celebrate the Latino cultural experience in an outstanding work of literature for children and youth. It is co-sponsored by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA) and the National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish-Speaking (REFORMA), an ALA Affiliate.

Quick Picks
www.ala.org/yalsa/booklists/quickpicks

New books that may appeal to the reluctant reader, Awarded by the Young Adult Library Service Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA)

Robert F. Sibert Informational Medal
www.ala.org/ala/alsc/awardsscholarships/literaryawds/sibertmedal/Sibert_Medal.htm

The Sibert Medal honors the author of the most distinguished informational book published during the preceding year. Awarded by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA).

Scott O'Dell Award
www.scottodell.com

Awarded to a meritorious book of historical fiction for children or teens. The award was established in 1982 by Scott O'Dell and selections are made yearly by an award Committee.

Sunshine State Young Reader's Award Program
http://www.sunlink.ucf.edu/ssyra/default.html

The Sunshine State Young Reader's Award Program is a statewide reading motivation program for students in grades 3-8. The program is cosponsored by the School Library Media Services Office of the Department of Education and the Florida Association for Media in Education (FAME).

Anime

ADV Films
advfilms.com

Includes trailers, show sites, reviews, Anime Network news, and resources for Anime clubs.

Anime Cafe
www.abcb.com

Includes anime reviews, a message forum, trivia and an anime encyclopedia.

Anime Research
www.animeresearch.com

A site for academic research about anime, manga and other aspects of Japanese popular culture on the web.

Anime Web Turnpike
anipike.com

Extensive resources, titles, and mailing lists for anime and manga. Links are categorized by series, publisher, fan sites, clubs, conventions, news groups, and general resources.

Antarctic Press Comics
antarctic-press.com

One of the largest publishers of American-produced manga, including Ninja High School.

Manga University
howtodrawmanga.com

Tips and tutorials to improve your manga-drawing skills.

Tokyopop
tokyopop.com

Official site of U.S. manga publisher of Fruits Basket, Loveless, Princess Ai, DNAngel, and many more.

Viz
viz.com

The website for the largest U.S publisher of manga, specializing in imports of Japanese original material.

Comics

Comic Book Resources
comicbookresources.com/resources/links

Over 2000 sites for comic book fans.

Comics Continuum
comicscontinuum.com

News on the comic book industry, including movie crossovers.

Comicon Pulse
comicon.com/pulse

Comics news, opinion, and insight

No Flying No Tights
noflyingnotights.com

Bimonthly reviews of graphic novels for teens.

Comic Publishers

Dark Horse Comics
darkhorse.com

Home of Emily the Strange and Hellboy and holds comics licenses for many hot movie properties, including Aliens, Predator, and Star Wars.

DC Comics
dccomics.com

Superheroes and other classic characters, Elfquest, and Mad Magazine. You can also download icons, wallpapers and sneak peeks of upcoming issues, and learn about the artists behind the comics.

Fantagraphics
fantagraphics.com

Features the work of artists such as R. Crumb, Peter Bagge, Gilbert and Jaime Hernandez, Dan Clowes, Joe Sacco, Chris Ware, Jessica Abel and others.

Image Comics
imagecomics.com

Comics and graphic novels publisher formed in 1992 by seven of Marvel Comics' best-selling artists. Home of Spawn and Savage Dragon.

Marvel Comics
marvel.com

Spiderman, X-Men, Fantastic Four, and more!

NBM Graphic Novels
nbmpub.com

An ‘alternative’ publisher in comics.

News, Zines & Mags

Bolt
www.bolt.com

Magazine-style youth hang-out site which features message boards, quizzes, games, music, news, quotes of the day and more. Over 9 million registered users. Owned by Bolt Media.

Smart Girl
www.smartgirl.org

Site for teen girls to express themselves, share ideas and advice and more. Sponsored by the NationalScience Foundation and the University of Michigan.

Spank Mag
www.spankmag.com

Youth culture defined by youth. News, fun forums, reviews and more.

Teen Central
teencentral.net

A place to get teen help for teen problems. What's it like being a teen today? Who knows better than other teens. Created by KidsPeace.

Teen Ink
www.teenink.com

A magazine written by and for teens, giving you the opportunity to publish your creative work and opinions on the issues that affect your lives.

Teen Magazine
www.teenmag.com

Online version of the mag. Quizzes, games, news, celebs, poetry, and more. Owned by Hearst Corporation.

Teens Forum - for Girls
www.teensforum.com

Site covering teen girl interests, boys, prom, body and soul, entertainment and more. Sponsored by womensforum.com.

The N Mag
www.the-n.com

A place you can come to let your opinion loose, play games, make stuff, and hang out. This site is operated by Noggin LLC, a division of Viacom International, and is a companion to The N TV.

Wiretap
www.alternet.org/wiretap

Information source by and for socially conscious youth: project of the nonprofit Independent Media Institute (IMI), which works to support independent/alternative journalism and improve the public's access to such sources.

Youth Noise
www.youthnoise.com

Nonprofit affiliated with Save the Children Federation, provides teens with a forum to express themselves and take action. Includes message boards and more.

Other Lists & Sources

Duval County Schools Summer Reading Lists and Links
www.duvalschools.org/static/aboutdcps/superintendent/bookclub_middlereading.asp

Suggested Summer Reading for Duval County students.

Favorite Teenage Angst Books
www.grouchy.com/angst

Lots of bookreviews about teen angst. As creator Cathy Young says: "A special place on the Web where it's okay to have zits, daydream, feel secret stirrings within, and wonder what on earth will happen next in your life."

Genrefluent Homepage
www.genrefluent.com

Huge list of new teen fiction book reviews by Diane Trixier Herald.

Guys Read
guysread.com

“Check out this site dedicated to what guys are reading. Find a book, vote ona book, or check out what books other guys voted on as ‘Readworthy’.”

Lit2Go
etc.usf.edu/lit2go/

Lit2Go is a free online collection of stories and poems in Mp3 (audiobook) format. You can download the files to your Mp3 player and listen on the go, listen to the Mp3 files on your computer, view the text on a webpage and read along as you listen, print out the stories and poems to make your own book.

NoveList Guide to Good Fiction (In-Library Only)
search.epnet.com/login.asp?profile=novelist

Database designed to help readers find good books to read.

Outstanding Books for the College Bound
www.ala.org/yalsa/booklists/obcb

A core list that includes fiction, biography, nonfiction, drama, and poetry. Titles are selected that will inspire readers to think about life, universal truths, and the human experience. Selected and revised every five years by the Young Adult Library Service Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA).

Popular Paperbacks
www.ala.org/yalsa/booklists/poppaper

Selected for their popular appeal to teens, separated into different genres and themes. Includes both fiction and nonfiction. Awarded by the Young Adult Library Service Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA).

Reading Rants!
members.tln.lib.mi.us/~amutch/jen

Out of the ordinary teen booklists.

Selected Audiobooks
www.ala.org/ala/yalsa/booklistsawards/selectedaudio/selectedaudiobooks.htm

Awarded to selected audiobooks for the quality of their recording, Awarded by the Young Adult Library Service Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA)

Student Book Reviews and Discussion
www.buildingrainbows.com/

Children read and contribute book reviews to share with other students.

Teen Reads Website
www.teenreads.com

Large site of popular teen book reviews, author information and interviews, and more.

Teens' Top Ten
www.ala.org/ala/yalsa/specialprojects/teenstopten.htm

A list of popular new books nominated by teens throughout the country.