Books for Teens
Find the latest books our YA experts are excited about, and why they're excited, on our Fresh Picks list. View all
The List
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The List: Great Reads for Youth
We've selected 100 more fantastic books to make you laugh, cry, reflect, debate, celebrate and grow.
Recommended books
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20 Before 20
Twenty classics, near-classics, and cult classics to read before you turn twenty.
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Asian Heritage - Teen Reading List
Explore our Asian Heritage recommended reading list for teens.
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Black History - Teen Reading List
Explore a list of recommended books for teens, in honour of Black History Month.
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Classics of YA
Fifty years of YA writing. A dozen classic picks to start from.
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Disability Visibility
Books that explore a broad spectrum of Deaf, disability, and neurodivergent experiences.
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Fight the Power
Reading for the activist in you.
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Headspace
Books about life with mental health challenges.
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Newcomer Stories
Stories of fitting in and learning to navigate expectations both old and new.
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Read Indigenous
A yearly list of must-read titles written by Indigenous authors, writers, illustrators and knowledge keepers.
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Read the North
Some great recent reads for teens from across Canada.
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Swoon-Worthy Romances
There is a little something for everyone in this collection of romantic reads.
Pride
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Full Spectrum: 2SLGBTQ+ Experiences
These YA books are selected to reflect a cross-section of 2SLGBTQ+ experiences.
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Gender Explorers: Beyond the Binary
These books explore a wide variety of diverse gender identities and expressions.
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Manga & Anime with 2SLGBTQ+ Characters
A collection of manga books and anime DVDs with 2SLGBTQ+ characters.
En français
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Romans pour les adolescents
Une sélection de romans ados récents pour tous les goûts.
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Bandes dessinées pour les adolescents
Explorez la collection de bandes dessinées ados avec ces recommandations.
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Livres 2SLGBTQ+ pour les ados
Des livres ados qui soulignent les auteurs.es.x et histoires 2SLGBTQ+.
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Science-fiction et fantastique
Visitez des autres mondes avec ces romans de science-fiction et de fantastique.
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Livres franco-canadiens
Dix livres récents pour découvrir des auteurs et auteures franco-canadiens.