Teens
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Miss Heather's Favorite Daily Games
Like many people back in 2021/2022 I became a daily Wordle player. I loved the idea of a quick fun brain game that could be played by…
Spotlight on Teen Fiction
YA Graphic Novel Adaptations
It's been a growing trend to turn popular YA and Tween books into graphic novels. Here's a list to get you started. HerrickDL TeenPicks
Sunny Days Have Come and Gone Again YA
As summer winds down get the end of those sunshine vibes with books that have Sun in title or on the cover. HerrickDL TeenPicks
Greek Mythology in YA Lit
Love Greek mythology? Check out some of these YA books that put new spins on classic Greek myths!
Tween Books for Back to School
It's almost Back to School season! Check out some of these tween school stories.
Award Winning Young Adult Books
Michael L Printz Award
An award presented annually to a book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature.
YA Lit: 2026 Morris Award Finalists
The William C. Morris YA Debut Award, honors a book published by a first-time author writing for teens. HerrickDL TeenPicks
Coretta Scott King (Author) Book Award
An award presented annually recognizing an African-American author and illustrator of outstanding books for children and young adults.
Michael L Printz Award
An award presented annually to a book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature.
YA Lit: 2026 Morris Award Finalists
The William C. Morris YA Debut Award, honors a book published by a first-time author writing for teens. HerrickDL TeenPicks
Coretta Scott King (Author) Book Award
An award presented annually recognizing an African-American author and illustrator of outstanding books for children and young adults.
2024 National Book Awards for Young People's Literature
The National Book Award for Young People's Literature is considered "by writers to writers". These are the longlist titles and winners.
2025 YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Long List
YALSA presents fiction titles published for young adults in the past 14 months that are recommended for ages 12 to 18. Here are the top ten
YA Lit: 2026 YALSA Nonfiction Award
YALSA's Award for Excellence in Nonfiction honors books published for YA during a Nov 1 – Oct 31 publishing year. HerrickDL TeenPicks
YA Lit: ALA's 2026 Youth Media Awards
ALA announced its 2026 Youth Media Awards. Descriptions of each award can be found here: https://ala.unikron.com/ HerrickDL TeenPicks
2024 National Book Awards for Young People's Literature
The National Book Award for Young People's Literature is considered "by writers to writers". These are the longlist titles and winners.
2025 YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Long List
YALSA presents fiction titles published for young adults in the past 14 months that are recommended for ages 12 to 18. Here are the top ten
YA Lit: 2026 YALSA Nonfiction Award
YALSA's Award for Excellence in Nonfiction honors books published for YA during a Nov 1 – Oct 31 publishing year. HerrickDL TeenPicks
YA Lit: ALA's 2026 Youth Media Awards
ALA announced its 2026 Youth Media Awards. Descriptions of each award can be found here: https://ala.unikron.com/ HerrickDL TeenPicks
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Access popular eBooks, eAudiobooks, videos, music, and comics. Titles are available for instant streaming or to temporarily download.
Comics Plus for Teens
For ages 10-15: Unlimited access to diverse and engaging digital comics and manga with no holds or wait lists.
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Hoopla
Access popular eBooks, eAudiobooks, videos, music, and comics. Titles are available for instant streaming or to temporarily download.
Libby
Digital library collection of eBooks, eMagazines and eAudiobooks for all age groups.
Comics Plus for Teens
For ages 10-15: Unlimited access to diverse and engaging digital comics and manga with no holds or wait lists.
Kanopy
Stream thousands of movies, including Criterion Collection films and blockbuster documentaries, Great Courses and instructional programming
Hoopla
Access popular eBooks, eAudiobooks, videos, music, and comics. Titles are available for instant streaming or to temporarily download.
Libby
Digital library collection of eBooks, eMagazines and eAudiobooks for all age groups.
Comics Plus for Teens
For ages 10-15: Unlimited access to diverse and engaging digital comics and manga with no holds or wait lists.