There’s all kinds of stuff about adulting that no one talks about, or bothers to explain, before you’re suddenly the one making the decisions. In order to be more prepared for your future, here’s a few reads from Teen Central about everything from managing your...
Is life truly stranger than fiction? Here are a few Teen Central nonfiction stories that read like fiction. Give them a try and find out for yourself. A World Without Summer: A Volcano Erupts, A Creature Awakens, and the Sun Goes Out by Nicholas Day ...
Looking for books to give a second chance? DNF-ing is always a tough decision, but sometimes a second look is all you need to go from negative to positive! Here’s a few options from our collection in Teen Central! Be Not Far From Me by...
Popular books can be fun and interesting, but what about the overlooked gems people don't talk about? Here are a few underrated books that deserve another look. The Girl with no Reflection by Keshe Chow Princess Ying Yue once believed in love, but her arranged...
Curious about our manga collection? Well, you’re in luck!! Below, read about all of the new series Teen Central has added! Kill Blue by Tadatoshi Fujimaki Legendary hitman Juzo Ogami can do any job. At least, he could, until he woke up one day back in the body...
Looking for a new read in 2026 but not sure where to start? Here are a few staff favorites from the many fun and interesting stories that came out last year. Dating and Dragons by Kristy Boyce Quinn Norton is starting over at a new high school and...
In some worlds, we see the worst timeline play out. Whether it be through environmental failure, or the outbreak of a terrible disease, check out these teen dystopias stories where revolution flourishes. Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi Juliette hasn’t touched anyone in 264 days. Her lethal touch...
2026 is already looking to be a fantastic year for teen fiction. Take a look at some of the titles we are looking forward to reading here in Teen Central! JANUARY The Swan's Daughter by Roshani Chokshi - January 6, 2026 The Chemical Garden Trilogy (Re-release) by...
Want to travel but don’t have the time? Want to experience a new culture but not sure where to start? Try these stories set in different times and places around the world to see the world from a new perspective — without leaving the comfort...
The Summer Reading Club Bookmark Contest is back for 2026! Artists of all ages and skill levels can enter original designs based on this year’s theme: Unearth a Story. Entry forms are available at the library and by download here. Entries must be submitted at...
