YALSA

YALSA builds the capacity of libraries and librarians to engage, serve and empower teens.
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For more information about YALSA or to access national guidelines and other resources go to www.ala.org/yalsa. YALSA aims to support library staff in alleviating the challenges teens face, and in putting all teens ‒ especially those with the greatest needs ‒ on the path to successful and fulfilling lives.

07/18/2026

“This My Great Great Gatsby” with LeUyen Pham (Resharing with more content!)

We sat down with award-winning author/artist LeUyen Pham to discuss art for picture books versus graphic novels, the power of artwork as a storyteller, and the many intricate layers of meaning in her latest work, As I Dream of You (with Jennifer Lee). Find As I Dream of You from First Second!...

We sat down with award-winning author/artist LeUyen Pham to discuss art for picture books versus graphic novels, the power of artwork as a storyteller, and the many intricate layers of meaning in h…

07/07/2026

Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers ( ) Feature Review: King of Neuro Verse by Idris Goodwin

Told through a mix of engaging freestyle verse, humorous observations, and thoughtful interactions with parents and friends, Goodwin has created a compelling protagonist that teens will either root for or relate to....

Told through a mix of engaging freestyle verse, humorous observations, and thoughtful interactions with parents and friends, Goodwin has created a compelling protagonist that teens will either root…

06/30/2026

Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers ( ) Feature Review: Truth is by Hannah V. Sawyerr

and multiple choice lists, this novel in verse keeps the pages turning quickly. Readers will be drawn into Truth’s predicament and her struggle to forge her own path when everything and (mostly) everyone seems to be against her....

and multiple choice lists, this novel in verse keeps the pages turning quickly. Readers will be drawn into Truth’s predicament and her struggle to forge her own path when everything and (mostly) e…

06/26/2026

If I Had Books Like These: With Kimberly Behre Kenna

We sat down with author Kimberly Behre Kenna to discuss hard conversations for kids, writing as a form of therapy, and the ways literature can support kids experiencing difficult life circumstances....

We sat down with author Kimberly Behre Kenna to discuss hard conversations for kids, writing as a form of therapy, and the ways literature can support kids experiencing difficult life circumstances…

06/23/2026

Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers ( ) Feature Review: White House Secrets: Medical Lies and Cover-Ups by Gail Jarrow

Students will be shocked by some of the details, such as that James Garfield wouldn't have died if his doctors hadn't put unclean fingers inside his wound and just how much medication President JFK was taking for Addison's disease and severe back pain....

Students will be shocked by some of the details, such as that James Garfield wouldn’t have died if his doctors hadn’t put unclean fingers inside his wound and just how much medication P…

06/17/2026

Amazing Audiobooks ( ) Featured Review: Ms. Marvel: Remnants of the Past by Saadia Faruqi

the emotional mix of silly and serious scenes are handled adeptly and provide the depth of storytelling Faruqi intended in addressing colonialism and curation through the lens of a teen turned superhero. ...

the emotional mix of silly and serious scenes are handled adeptly and provide the depth of storytelling Faruqi intended in addressing colonialism and curation through the lens of a teen turned supe…

06/16/2026

Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers ( ) Feature Review: Love Me Tomorrow by Emiko Jean

Intricately plotted and evenly paced, this sweet romantic comedy will effortlessly hook readers...

Intricately plotted and evenly paced, this sweet romantic comedy will effortlessly hook readers

06/13/2026

Relying on the Reader’s Imagination with April Henry

We sat down with Mystery/Thriller author April Henry to discuss reaching reluctant readers, avoiding soft censorship of books with uncomfortable topics, and the extreme lengths to which she goes to research her novels! Find In The Blood May 12 from Christy Ottaviano Books/Little, Brown, and Company!...

We sat down with Mystery/Thriller author April Henry to discuss reaching reluctant readers, avoiding soft censorship of books with uncomfortable topics, and the extreme lengths to which she goes to…

06/01/2026

Best Fiction for Young Adults ( ) Featured Review: Season of Fear by Emily Cooper

Season of Fear is a high-stakes dark fantasy with strong, well-developed characters and a fast-moving plot....

Season of Fear is a high-stakes dark fantasy with strong, well-developed characters and a fast-moving plot.

05/29/2026

“This My Great Great Gatsby” with LeUyen Pham

We sat down with award-winning author/artist LeUyen Pham to discuss art for picture books versus graphic novels, the power of artwork as a storyteller, and the many intricate layers of meaning in her latest work, As I Dream of You (with Jennifer Lee). Find As I Dream of You from First Second!...

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