Books for Teens
Fresh Picks
Find the latest books our YA experts are excited about, on our Fresh Picks list.
The List
The List 2025: Great Reads for Youth
Grab a copy of The List at any branch and discover our top 100 picks for teens in 2025.
Recommended books
20 Before 20
Twenty classics, near-classics, and cult classics to read before you turn twenty.
Asian Heritage
Explore our Asian Heritage recommended reading list for teens.
Black History
Explore a list of recommended books for teens, in honour of Black History Month.
Classics of YA
Fifty years of YA writing. A couple dozen classic picks to start from.
Disability Visibility
Books that explore a broad spectrum of Deaf, disability, and neurodivergent experiences.
Fight the Power
Reading for the activist in you.
Headspace
Books about life with mental health challenges.
Neurodivergent Narratives
Dive into stories that amplify neurodivergent voices.
Health and Sexuality
Topics about your body, sexual health, and relationships.
Mental Health Supports
Guides and workbooks by practicing psychologists to help support you.
Newcomer Stories
Stories of fitting in and learning to navigate expectations both old and new.
Read Indigenous
A yearly list of must-read titles written by Indigenous authors, writers, illustrators and knowledge keepers.
Read the North
Some great recent reads for teens from across Canada.
Swoon-Worthy Romances
There is a little something for everyone in this collection of romantic reads.
Pride
World Aids Day
Titles on the history and ongoing presence of HIV/AIDS and its lasting impact, particularly on the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
Full Spectrum: 2SLGBTQ+ Experiences
These YA books are selected to reflect a cross-section of 2SLGBTQ+ experiences.
Gender Explorers: Beyond the Binary
These books explore a wide variety of diverse gender identities and expressions.
Manga & Anime with 2SLGBTQ+ Characters
A collection of manga books and anime DVDs with 2SLGBTQ+ characters.
En français
Romans pour les adolescents
Une sélection de romans ados récents pour tous les goûts.
Bandes dessinées pour les adolescents
Explorez la collection de bandes dessinées ados avec ces recommandations.
Livres 2SLGBTQ+ pour les ados
Des livres ados qui soulignent les auteurs.es.x et histoires 2SLGBTQ+.
Science-fiction et fantastique
Visitez des autres mondes avec ces romans de science-fiction et de fantastique.
Livres franco-canadiens
Il y a un peu de tout dans cette sélection de livres franco-canadiens.