Staff Picks for Teens
Discover the best books for teens and fans of young adult fiction, selected by our staff. Find new featured book lists every month, or explore our picks by genre.
Featured Teen Book Lists
YA Books for When You Need a Good Cry
Young adult books that will stir your emotions and make you cry.
Back to School Fiction for Teens
Thinking about back to school? Get ready by reading fun stories about students and schools.
Teen Pride Graphic Novels
Here are some fantastic new stories to enjoy during Pride, all lushly illustrated. (Created May 2026)
Stories about Mental Health for Teens - May 2026
Here are some new novels showing teens dealing with their mental health.
Novels in Verse for Teens - April 2026
April is National Poetry Month! Explore these teen novels in verse - literary works that use poetic form.
New Nonfiction for Teens - March 2026
Here are some fantastic new nonfiction titles for teens. (Created February 2026) MS = middle school
Adult Reads with Teen Appeal for 2026
Check out these new adult books which have strong teen appeal.
Seattle Staff Faves 2025: Teens
Enjoy our favorite books for teens published in 2025, as picked by staff across our Library system.
Indigenous Stories for Teens – November 2025
November is National Native American Heritage Month, and one way you can celebrate it is through the sharing of stories by and about Native Americans - including these new titles for teens.
Teen Book Lists
Social Justice and Activism for Teens
A staff selection of titles that explore activism and social justice issues.