Good books for teens

Unexpected categories, great books. Each of our lists gives a handful of great choices. (Date = last updated)

Road Trip! Hit the road, even if you can’t drive. Enjoy the freedom of the open road through these books on the go. (6/10)

2010 Teens’ Top Ten Nominations Check these out and get ready to vote for your favorite in the fall. (6/10)

2011 Rebecca Caudill Nominees Read books nominated as a favorite by the students in Illinois. (5/10)

The End of the World as We Know It Think your life’s hard? Look what the future holds for these teens. (4/10)

Gals Get Sporty: You Go, Girl! Looking for something to read this summer? Grab one of these action-packed books filled with many of your favorite sports. (4/10)

Game On: Sports Books for Guys If you’re a guy who loves sports, check out these action-packed novels about basketball, baseball, football, soccer, and more. (4/10)

Laughs @ the Library Laughter’s the best medicine. If life’s got you down, try reading one of these books for a lift. (1/10)

Bluford High School Get involved in teenage life, love, and the realistic problems that trouble the students at the fictional Bluford High. (1/10)

You Are Not Alone These stories can help you cope with a variety of tough issues. (1/10)

The Princess-or Prince-in Us All These books center on a strong hero/heroine and have a fairytale feel to them. (12/09)

Football Fiction For intrigue on and off the field, check out these titles. (6/09)

It’s All a Mystery! Teen Detectives Teen detectives take on murder, bribery, theft, and attempted world domination. (3/09)

Teenage Werewolves & Shapeshifters Ever wished you could transform into some other creature? (2/09)

Powerful Teens! These action-packed stories feature teens with unusual powers. (1/09)

Vampires! Teens clamoring for Twilight can read more about their favorite fanged friends. (12/08)