Every year, in January, thousands of librarians gather to discuss the best books of the year. You might be familiar with the Newbery or Caldecott medals, awarded to books of outstanding quality for children. Announced at the same time, are great books for teens! This year's winners have been compiled into one handy list for your convenience.
Don't miss Where Things Come Back, which took home two awards: the Printz award for excellence in literature for young adults, and the Morris award for outstanding work from a debut author. Curious what it is about? Read Kate's review on her blog, Pickett Up!