Discover the 125 Books We Love for Teens
Check out our book list designed just for New York City teens. From graphic novels and modern classics to fantasy and romance, these books are filled with stories and characters that will be sure to make readers think, laugh, cry—and perhaps recognize a part of themselves.
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Find Books for Teens on NYPL’s SimplyE App
Learn MoreFind a selection of books from the 125 Books We Love for Teens list on SimplyE, the Library's free e-reader app that makes it easy to borrow e-books and audiobooks.
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Explore More from the List
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Take the List with You Anywhere
Download the ListDownload the list for free so you can get quick and easy access to its titles—plus, use it as a tracker to check off the ones you’ve read!
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The Schomburg Center’s Black Liberation Reading List for Young Readers
Learn MoreExplore essential titles selected by the Schomburg Center as it marks 95 years of collecting and preserving Black history, arts, and culture.
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For Teens: NYPL’s Essential Reads on Feminism
Learn MoreExplore feminism and its history in this list of essential reads for teens, plus lists for kids and adults, created to mark the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment.
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More to Make You #LoveReading
Learn MoreOur first anniversary book list, released earlier this year, honors 125 titles from the past 125 years that made us fall in love with reading.
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Remote Learning Resources
Learn MoreFrom one-on-one online tutoring and homework help to after-school activities, the Library is here to help students with a wide array of remote learning resources.
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Online Events for Teens
Learn MoreFrom online book discussion groups to author programs and more, the Library offers a wide range of virtual events for readers of all ages
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More Library Resources for Teens
Learn MoreLearn how the Library can help you keep your skills sharp—and learn something new.
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College and Career Pathways
Learn MoreDiscover resources and programs to help prepare students for higher education and the workforce, including one-on-one college and career readiness counseling with librarians.
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125 Years of The New York Public Library
Learn MoreThe Library's 125th anniversary is a moment to honor and reaffirm the enduring power of libraries.
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Shop the List
Learn MoreSupport the Library by exploring this new collection celebrating 125 Books We Love for Teens. Find titles featured on the list and classic NYPL apparel with our lion logo and vintage-inspired designs. Check out our newest mystery set, which includes four books from the list, as well as a bookmark and pin.
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