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It’s an excellent time to explore young adult literature (books aimed at 6th to 12th graders, ages 12-18). Whether preteens and teens are looking for a new fantasy world to explore, a contemporary read, a historical tome, or a coming-of-age novel, there’s something for everyone in this year’s selection of young adult reads.
Lone Star: A reading list for grades 6, 7, and 8 to encourage recreational reading.
Maverick: Recommended graphic novels for grades 6-12.
Spirit of Texas (SPOT): Literary works of and about Texas and Texans, for grades 6-12.
TAYSHAS: link opens in a new windowFiction and nonfiction titles for grades 9-12, to encourage high school students to become lifelong readers.
The Young Adult Round Tables (YART) bring together Texas Library Association members interested in the reading habits of teenagers and young adults. YART promotes improved library service to these individuals.
Public and school librarians in Texas selected their titles after combing through hundreds of titles across a wide variety of genres. Thank you to our YART committee members for the dedication and time spent creating these lists!
Learn more about reading lists at txla.org/reading-lists.
A new statewide public opinion poll conducted by KRC Research on behalf of the Texas Library Association confirms that Texans overwhelmingly value public libraries as essential public services.
This month’s episode of the Texas Library Association’s podcast explores a powerful idea: What if the most impactful STEM learning in a school isn’t happening in a lab, but in the library?
