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...
As this year wraps up and another begins, find inspiration where you might not expect it. Whether it’s finding a way to unplug, getting creative, recentering yourself, or trying something new, here are a few reads for fresh inspiration and resolutions from Teen Central. Courageous Creativity:Advice...
Don't let the spring showers keep you away! Check out all of the programs happening this month in Teen Central! Strange History for Teens Wednesday, April 02 from 3:15p - 4p Dive into the past and discover some of our world's weird and strange history. Paper Crafts: Hyacinth Bouquet Thursday,...
Elizabeth Wein is a keystone author in the niche WWII genre of YA reads. Born in the US and spending most of her life in the UK, she has developed a unique perspective on many historical events. Even as a child, she had a love...
Red in Tooth and Claw by Lish McBride Faolan Kelly is all alone now. With Pops gone, there is nothing tying her to the community of New Retienne anymore. However, even if this community means nothing to her, Pops’ land is still hers, not the sleazy Mayor...
Take a look at some of the new titles available this month in Teen Central! The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson When eighteen-year-old Bel and her family agree to participate in a true crime documentary about her missing mother, Bel is shocked when her mother...
Here in Teen Central, we have many amazing authors hidden in our selection. Today, we’ll be putting a spotlight on one of those authors: Kalynn Bayron! She is an award winning YA author, mainly focusing on representing her African American background. As a huge fan...
If you enjoy mythology, there are plenty of exciting books to read in Teen Central. In the teen fiction section of Teen Central you can find a number of retellings of ancient mythology from around the world. Besides novels that retell classic stories, in the...
