Teens Booklists | Ocean County Library

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Award Winners

August 01, 2019

Standout Young Adult books that have won a national award for Young Adult literature, like the Printz, Alex, Edwards (Read More...)
Clean Reads

September 01, 2019

Popular titles that avoid sexually explicit scenes, graphically violent descriptions, and/or excessive use of (Read More...)
Horror

June 01, 2020

Looking for a little fear, dread, repulsion, or terror? You’ve come to the right place – enter if you dare!
Reluctant Readers

October 01, 2020

Not a huge reader? Don’t worry, these titles are quick reads selected just for teens.
Fantasy

December 01, 2019

Novels set in fantastical worlds with epic adventures.
Mental Health Matters

August 01, 2020

Features characters dealing with some form of mental health condition or situation, and strives to remove the stigma (Read More...)
Asian Pacific American Heritage

June 01, 2019

Celebrate the diverse experiences of Asian-American and Pacific Islander authors and characters.
Historical Fiction

February 01, 2020

Novels set in the past that borrow true characteristics of the time period in which they are set.
Diversability

April 01, 2019

YA novels featuring characters with diverse abilities.
Graphic Novels, Comics, & Manga

November 01, 2019

The latest in visual media.