YA Literature

January 10, 2022 by Karen Jensen, MLS

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

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

October 18, 2021 by Karen Jensen, MLS

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

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

August 9, 2021 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Book Gallery: Reading Your Way Into and Through College

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.

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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.

Have Some LGBTQ+ Books, By Teen Contributor Riley Jensen

April 19, 2021 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Teen contributor Riley Jensen rounds up some upcoming LGBTQ+ YA lit

The 2021 GLLI Translated YA Book Prize

April 14, 2021 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Teen Librarian Karen Jensen discusses her experience on the GLLI Translated YA Book Prize committee for 2021

On the Edge of Your Seat YA: Have Some Suspense Books; By Teen Contributor Riley Jensen

April 12, 2021 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Teen contributor Riley Jensen shares a roundup of new and upcoming YA suspense thrillers for those who like a little murder, mayhem and mystery

Have Some April and May YA Books, By Teen Contributor Riley Jensen

March 15, 2021 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Teen Contributor Riley Jensen rounds up some upcoming April and May YA Lit releases that she's interested in reading

Book Review: Sing Me Forgotten by Jessica S. Olson, by Teen Contributor Riley Jensen

February 1, 2021 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Teen reviewer and musical theatre teen Riley Jensen reviews a gender bent Phantom of the Opera inspired YA fantasy

More Books To Come, By Teen Contributor Riley Jensen

September 28, 2020 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Teen contributor Riley Jensen highlights 5 new YA books coming soon for teen readers

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