YA Literature

April 4, 2023 by Riley Jensen

Have Some New April 2023 Releases

Here’s a look at some new YA lit releases coming out in April of 2023 that are on my TBR list. You might want to add them to yours. Blood Debts by Terry J. Benton-Walker Thirty years ago, a young woman was murdered, a family was lynched, and New Orleans saw the greatest magical massacre […]

February 17, 2023 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Young Adult Fiction 101: A starting point for learning more about YA Literature, also known as teen fiction

A look back at some of our posts discussing YA literature

January 25, 2023 by Riley Jensen

Have Some New 2023 Mysteries

Riley Jensen shares a look at some upcoming YA mysteries that are on her TBR list

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So You Want to “Do Revenge”, Revenge Fantasies in YA Lit for Fans of the Netflix Film

September 27, 2022 by Karen Jensen, MLS

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This one time at band camp . . . YA Lit about Marching Band Coming Soon

January 10, 2022 by Karen Jensen, MLS

If you have been asking yourself, where are all the YA books with teens in marching band, here are 2 new titles coming in 2022 to answer the call

Take 5: Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Inspired – New Twists on Old Tales in YA Lit

October 18, 2021 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Tired of reading the same old classic books? Here are 5 classics with their modern day takes to share with teen readers.

Book Gallery: Reading Your Way Into and Through College

August 9, 2021 by Karen Jensen, MLS

For many teens, the road to college and loaded with emotion (and stress). Though not every teen can or will choose to go to college, here are some books that talk about the college journey for teens.

TLT Turns 10: The Top 10 YA Books I’ve Read of the Last 10 Years, by Karen Jensen

July 16, 2021 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Teen librarian and TLT creator Karen Jensen discusses her favorite books of each of the last 10 years as part of the TLT Turns 10 birthday celebration.