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Books to Movies
A list of great teen books and the movies they were turned into.

Guy Appeal
A small selection of titles and authors that particularly appeal to guys.

In and About School
Books for teens and Young Adult readers that feature schools as primary settings.

Shakespeare Retold
Looking for an update to an old story? Here are some stories that have brought the Bard into the modern day!

2007 Alex Awards
The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), has selected 10 adult books that will appeal to teen readers to receive the 2007 Alex Awards. The awards are sponsored by the Margaret Alexander Edwards Trust and Booklist. For more information, visit the YALSA Web page.

2010 Alex Awards
The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), has selected 10 adult books that will appeal to teen readers to receive the 2010 Alex Awards. The awards are sponsored by the Margaret Alexander Edwards Trust and Booklist. For more information, visit the YALSA Web page.

Best Nonfiction for Young Adults
These titles were chosen by Young Adult Librarians and are recommended for readers ages 12-18.

Charis Reads
Teen volunteer Charis reviews books she's read.

Great Books, Ugly Covers
Don't judge these books by their covers!

Here Today, Gone Tomorrow
Books about endangered animals.

Kate's Picks for 2008
Kate Pickett, Young Adult Librarian, shared her picks for the best of 2008 on KCUR's Up to Date.

Kate's Picks for 2009
Kate Pickett, Young Adult Librarian, shared her picks for the best of 2009 on KCUR's Up to Date.

Metamorphosis: Acting Human
People acting like animals, animals acting like people, strange transformations...these stories are fantastic and touching!

Metamorphosis: Change Your Shape
Here are some great stories of transformations, stories of people changing into animals and other things, stories that will blow your mind!

Metamorphosis: Personal Transformations
We're always changing on the inside. Here are some great stories that focus on those changes in our lives.

2010 Morris Awards
The William C. Morris YA Debut Award, first awarded in 2009, honors a debut book published by a first-time author writing for teens and celebrating impressive new voices in young adult literature. For more information, visit the YALSA Web page.

Mystery, Suspense and Horror
Looking for a book to read this summer? Check out this list of over 50 mystery, suspense and horror titles.

2010 Nonfiction Awards
The YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction honors the best nonfiction book published for young adults. For more information, visit the YALSA Web page.

2010 Printz Awards
The Michael L. Printz Award is an award for a book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature. It is named for a Topeka, Kansas school librarian who was a long-time active member of the Young Adult Library Services Association. For more information, visit the YALSA Web page.

Past Printz Award Winners
The Michael L. Printz Award is an award for a book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature. For more information, visit the YALSA Web site.

Race -- Does It Matter?
Is race something we still need to talk about in this day and age? This reading list was created to go along with the Library's celebration of Black History Month in 2010.

Teen Books That Complement The Maltese Falcon
What's The Big Read? It is a program that encourages everyone to read the same title and discuss it. This year the selected book is The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett. For more info, visit www.jocolibrary.org/bigread.

Teen Books That Complement The Joy Luck Club
In 2007, the selected book for The Big Read was The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan. If you enjoyed that book, here are some other titles you may like.

Tricia's Picks for 2008
Tricia Suellentrop, Deputy County Librarian and former Youth Services Manager, shared her picks for the best of 2008 on KCUR's Up to Date.

Twilight Readalikes
Have you read Stephenie Meyer's incredibly popular Twilight series and are hungry for more? We have suggestions of similar books for you to check out.

YAAC Reads
These are reviews from the Young Adult Advisory Council (YAAC) of their favorite books. Want to be a part of YAAC? Find out more here.

You Go Girl!
Real girls, real women and real issues facing girls and women are featured in this nonfiction booklist for young adults.

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