Library Staff's Favorite Teen Books

Staff from across Alachua County Library District share their favorite teen/YA books. Not all submissions were able to fit in the video so check out the full list directly below.

Dread Nation by Justina Ireland recommended by Naomi from the Micanopy Branch

My Lady Jane by Cynthia Hand recommended by Karen from the Millhopper Branch

Echo by Pam Muñoz Ryan recommended by Tracey from the Alachua Branch

The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo recommended by Jessica from the Headquarterters Branch

The Looking Glass Wars by Frank Beddor recommended by Joyce from the Millhopper Branch

The Fountains of Silence by Ruta Sepetys recommended by Courtney from the Hawthrone Branch

Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me by Mariko Tamaki recommended by Jessica from the Millhopper Branch 

Alanna: The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce recommended by Stella from the Micanopy Branch

Paper Towns by John Green recommended by John from the bookmobile

Five Feet Apart by Rachael Lippincott recommended by Cindy from the Library Partnership Branch

The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate by Jacqueline Kelly recommended by Alyce from the High Springs Branch

On the Come Up by Angie Thomas recommended by Sylvia from the Hawthorne Branch

By NaomiB on August 6, 2021