In the wake of K-Pop Demon Hunters' success, we’ve all been dying for more. In Teen Central, we may not have this awesome movie, but we have plenty of books that match the vibes! Here’s our top 10 reads that are like K-Pop Demon Hunters! The...
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...
Last Chance Academy: A Study in Secrets by Debbi Michiko Florence A twelve-year-old girl named Megumi "Meg" Mizuno, grieving her mother's death and facing expulsion, enters a mysterious scavenger hunt at her new boarding school to win a trip that could change her life. This book is...
We all know a trope that has been overused– teen and YA fiction is known to be overrun with them. However, just because a trope has been used ad nauseum, does not mean it is bad! Below, we’ll take a look at some reads that...
Lightlark by Alex Aster Every hundred years, the island of Lightlark emerges to host the Centennial, a deadly competition where six cursed rulers vie for one chance to break their realms’ ancient curses—even at the cost of one ruler’s life. Isla Crown, the young ruler of...
Elizabeth Lim was born in San Francisco and currently resides in New York with her family. She was raised on fairy tales and myths and began writing her own fan fiction at the age of 10. She has composed music for films and video games...
Return to the Pit by Scott Cawthon Your name is Oswald, and you live in the worst town ever. Nothing ever happens here, excluding all the shops on main street closing and your best friend moving away. Not you, though, your family is stuck here. All that...
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein A Retelling by Tanya Landman A middle grade retelling of the classic tale of curiosity, imagination, and revenge. Far to the north, in the frozen seas of the Arctic, Captain Walton sees something that should not be there: a dog sled being pulled across...
Lois Lowry lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She has written numerous novels for both children and young adults, including The Windeby Puzzle, Number the Stars, and the Giver series of novels. Lowry received her first Newbery Medal and The Jewish Book Award in the children's category...
The Night Hunt by Alexandra Christo In a world of gods and monsters, we follow two beings who couldn’t be more at odds. Atia, a monster of illusion, a creature of dreams that feeds on your greatest fears and nightmares. She is the last of her kind,...
