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Special Book List: 125 Books We Love for Teens

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

    Find 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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    Book covers from the 125 Books We Love for Teens
  • Take the List with You Anywhere

    Download 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

    Explore 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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    Book covers from The Schomburg Center's Black Liberation List for Young Readers
  • For Teens: NYPL’s Essential Reads on Feminism

    Explore 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

    Our 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

    From 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

    From 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 how the Library can help you keep your skills sharp—and learn something new. 

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  • College and Career Pathways

    Discover 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

    The Library's 125th anniversary is a moment to honor and reaffirm the enduring power of libraries.

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  • Shop the List

    Support 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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    Book covers from NYPL's 125 Books We Love for Teens list
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