Who doesn’t love dinosaurs? With hundreds of species spanning millions of years, ancient reptiles were incredibly varied in appearance and lifestyle. This month, we’re exploring a game and book pairing that provides an inside look into the current science and the fictional daily lives of...
This month, we’re looking at the secret lives of woodland creatures! From fables to Disney’s Robin Hood to Homeward Bound, there is a grand tradition of stories giving animals human characteristics. If you’re in the mood for adventures with birds, cats, and rabbits, we’ve got...
Hispanic Heritage Month is a celebration of culture, history, and the contributions of these amazing communities. For teen readers looking to connect with these stories, here is a curated collection of compelling titles that reflect the diverse voices and traditions they represent. I’m Not Your Perfect...
Summer Reading Club 2025 “Color Our World” is up and running, so we still have art on the brain! Whether you want a game that will flex your creative muscles or an artistic biography of one of the 20th century’s most famous artists and storytellers,...
Looking for a fun reading challenge to keep you occupied over the summer? Well, look no further! Give these 10 prompts a try when choosing your to-be-read list! When you complete a challenge, consider adding a photo on Instagram and tag Teen Central! #teencentral_pgtpl Read a book...
Every spring, we celebrate Green Week to promote sustainability and educate people about the environment. This year, Green Week is April 20-26. We compiled a list of books below that focus on the three "R"s of the environment: reducing, reusing, and recycling. Click on a...
Spring officially starts with the vernal equinox in late March, but it unofficially begins when you start seeing birds looking for food and building nests. From veteran birdwatchers to backyard dabblers to drivers waiting for geese to cross the road, we see the return of...
Whether it’s trench coats in the foggy Berlin night, deep cover agents leaving stolen documents in dead drops, or old spymasters reading newspapers on park benches, there’s something that fascinates us about spy stories from Cold War-era Europe. Gather up your James Bond gadgets and...
It may be February, we haven't fully caught up from 2024! The 2025 Adult Reading Challenge may have launched in January, but we wanted to take a look at what the community read for the 2024 Adult Reading Challenge. We gathered some interesting statistics from...
Need something to do as the weather continues to warm up? Take a look at our list of simple book-themed crafts that you can easily do at home! 1. Fruit Slice Corner Bookmarks Requires: Origami paper, a pencil, scissors, and glue. 2. Mini Books Requires: Origami paper, scissors, a...
