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Teen Reads

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New Books for Teens

Newest titles for teens that have arrived at the library.

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Booklists

Our staff picks in your favorite genres for teens.

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Graphic Novels at SJPL

Learn how to create original comics and connect with other artists, illustrators, and fans who share your passion for graphic novels and Manga.

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OverDrive for Teens

eBooks and eAudiobooks are featured in OverDrive's fiction collection for teens.

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Axis360 Young Adult Fiction

New and popular young adult fiction eBooks.

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Teen Book Reviewer Volunteer Opportunity

Gain volunteer service hours by writing book reviews.

YA Friday Latest Recommendations

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YA Friday: Books That Are Actually Funny

Looking for LOLS? These books are guaranteed, to crack you up.

Megan Maloy
03/24/2023 - 8:00 AM

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YA Friday: Bein' Green

Check out this charming list of YA books with lucky green covers!

Megan Maloy
03/17/2023 - 12:00 PM

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YA Friday: For Fans of The Last of Us

In these somber post-apocalyptic stories, teen survivors journey to understand the new world and, perhaps, to reclaim it. Fans of the video game or TV show The Last of Us will notice parallels.

Megan Maloy
03/10/2023 - 8:00 AM