Looking for Alaska by John Green Looking for Alaska follows the story of Miles “Pudge” Halter, whose favorite pastime is memorizing famous last words. Miles leaves his home and family to live at boarding school in search of what the poet François Rabelais called a “Great Perhaps.”...
Adam Cesare lives in Philadelphia and is the winner of the 2020 Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in a Young Adult Novel. He wrote the Clown in a Cornfield series as well as hits such as Video Night, Influencer, and Tribesman. He also has...
Exes & Foes by Amanda Woody Emma Jones and Caleb Daniels were the best of friends - emphasis on the word “were”. After a falling out in eighth grade, Emma completely breaks all contact with Caleb, and the two of them haven’t spoken to each other in...
Looking for something new to read? Tired of all the popular titles? Give these hidden gems in Teen Central a try! Internment by Samira Ahmed Set in a horrifying near-future United States, seventeen-year-old Layla Amin and her parents are forced into an internment camp for Muslim American citizens. With...
This fall, expect some thrilling new releases across many different genres! Check out some of the titles that are currently on order for Teen Central and make sure to check the catalog for availablity as each book gets closer to their release date! September Young Adult When Haru...
Over the last few years manga has seen a continuous growth of interest, which has resulted in more titles becoming available for a wider audience. If you're looking to try out manga for the first time or looking to continue your favorite series, here are...
Heading back to school in the fall can be an exciting time, however, getting back into the swing of studying can be a challenge. Here are a few titles to help you get started when the time to study up comes back around. Math Must Know...
With horror becoming more and more of a popular genre, it is always a good idea to learn more about the sub-genres it spawns! Thrillers are a very specific kind of horror– focusing on suspense and mystery elements to create a tense and atmospheric experience....
Among young adult cover illustrators, there is one whose artwork noticeably stands out. Charlie Bowater is an illustrator from the UK whose definitive and realistic art style has gained popularity with multiple authors and publishers. Her use of color and composition help to build the...
It can sometimes be difficult to find time to sit down with a book. Audiobooks are a good alternative for continuing your favorite series or starting something new whether you're driving, working on homework, or cleaning around the house. Listening to an audiobook gives you...
