2018 Staff Picks for Teens

There were so many great teen books released this year… it was hard to choose which ones to talk about! There are graphic novels, fantasy, fiction and even poetry on the list, so no matter what you like to read there is something for you.

Here are our favorite teen books from 2018:

Munmun by Jesse Andrews – Recommended by Trisha K.
Rebound by Kwame Alexander – Recommended by Drew C.
Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyami – Recommended by Courtney M.
The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo – Recommended by Amanda S. and Kelsey C.
Bridge of Clay by Markus Zusak – Recommended by Gay Lynn V.
Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J. Maas – Recommended by Kendall H.
Pride by Ibi Zoboi – Recommended by Tracey B.
Mariam Sharma Hits the Road by Sheba Karim – Recommended by Alicia A.
The Journey of Little Charlie by Christopher Paul Curtis – Recommended by Chris D.
Girl Made of Stars by Ashley Herring Blake – Recommended by Rachel S.
The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge by M. T. Anderson – Recommended by Phil F.
The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang – Recommended by Ame H.
Lumberjanes 8: Stone Cold by Shannon Watters – Recommended by Lisa K.
Be Prepared by Vera Brosgol – Recommended by Rick S.
The Summer of Jordi Perez by Amy Spalding – Recommended by Lindsey H.
Lu by Jason Reynolds – Recommended by Amy C.
The Faithful Spy by John Hendrix – Recommended by Savannah C.
Hey Kiddo by Jarrett Krosoczka – Recommended by Julia B.
The Lies They Tell by Gillian French – Recommended by Jamie C.
Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson – Recommended by Aimee H.
Tyler Johnson Was Here by Jay Coles – Recommended by Hayley D.
Sadie by Courtney Summers – Recommended by Mary B.
A Thousand Beginnings and Endings - Various – Recommended by Kareemah H.
How We Roll by Natasha Friend – Recommended by Mary B.
Dread Nation by Justina Ireland – Recommended by Barbara B.

Find our favorite children’s titles here. The adult list will be out later this week!