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YA Friday: Zodiac Signs as YA Books - Aquarius

A monthly feature sharing young adult books inspired by the current zodiac sign.

Megan Maloy
01/21/2022 - 9:00 AM

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Fangirls Unleashed: YA Books Featuring a Goblin King

All Hail the Goblin King with these YA book recommendations!

Alyssa Mendoza
01/17/2022 - 9:00 AM

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YA Friday: The Mock Printz "Prince" Awards 2022

This past year, several SJPL staff members gathered to discuss notable young adult books published in 2021 and participate in a mock selection committee. Here are our winners.

Megan Maloy
01/14/2022 - 10:00 AM

Silicon Valley Reads 2022: Kindness, Resilience, and Home

Silicon Valley Reads 2022: Kindness, Resilience, and Hope

Books and Events for Silicon Valley Reads 2022.

Sarah Kishler
01/10/2022 - 9:00 AM

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YA Friday: Classics Retold

Readers who can't get enough of classic literature will want to read these YA books that retell, modernize, and continue their favorite stories.

Megan Maloy
01/07/2022 - 9:00 AM

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YA Books Coming To Netflix TBR

A list of all the Young Adult books currently getting adaptations to stream on Netflix.

Penelope Gomez
01/03/2022 - 8:00 AM

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YA Friday: December 2021 Monthly Wrap-Up

Take a look at some of our favorite young adult books released this month.

Megan Maloy
12/31/2021 - 9:00 AM

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Best YA Books I Read in 2021

This year I wanted to compile a list of the Top Young Adult books I've read throughout the year 2021.

Penelope Gomez
12/27/2021 - 8:00 AM

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YA Friday: Zodiac Signs as YA Books - Capricorn

A monthly feature sharing young adult books inspired by the current zodiac sign.

Megan Maloy
12/24/2021 - 9:00 AM

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YA Friday: Favorite Books of 2021

San José Public Library staff share some of their favorite young adult reads of 2021.

Megan Maloy
12/17/2021 - 9:00 AM

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Winter Holiday Book Giveaway

Stop by your favorite branch to receive free books for teens and under!

Alyssa Mendoza
12/15/2021 - 5:00 PM

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YA Friday: The Weather Outside is Frightful

YA books that take place during the winter holidays.

Leizel Case
12/10/2021 - 12:03 AM