We will continue looking at the New York Public Library’s lists of the best books of the year. And this time, we will be looking at the 50 best books for teenagers. Keep reading to see what books made this list!
Yesterday, we covered the New York Public Library’s list of the best adult books of 2024. But the NYPL is not going to only focus making a list for adults. They also have a list for teenagers and kids and we will look at what books made their list for the best teen books of 2024.
What I like about this list is that few publications have a separate list focused on books targeting teenagers. The New York Public Library knows that many young adults and kids also check out books and are making sure that they are included. Too often, young readers are ignored and forgotten. But not by the NYPL and that deserves an applause.
While this list may not be targeting me and many readers, young adult novels are often a lot better than we give them credit for. Many of these novels haven’t gotten the recognition they deserve and can shine on this list. You can see the full list below!
Best Books for Teenagers 2024
- The Ace and Aro Relationship Guide by Cody Daigle-Orians
- Age 16 by Rosena Fung
- American Wings by Sherri L. Smith and Elizabeth Wein
- Black Girl You Are Atlas by Renée Watson
- The Blonde Dies First by Joelle Wellington
- Bright Red Fruit by Safia Elhillo
- Canto Contigo by Jonny Garza Villa
- Chronically Dolores by Maya Van Wagenen
- The Color of a Lie by Kim Johnson
- A Crane Among Wolves by June Hur
- Crash Landing by Li Charmaine Anne
- Death’s Country by R.M. Romero
- The Deep Dark by Molly Knox Ostertag
- Dragonfruit by Makiia Lucier
- Flamboyants: The Queer Harlem Renaissance I Wish I’d Known by George M. Johnson
- 49 Days by Agnes Lee
- Four Eids and a Funeral by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé and Adiba…
- The Fourteenth Amendment and the Fight for Equality by Hana Bajramovic
- Gachiakuta, Volume 1 by Kei Urana
- How the Boogeyman Became a Poet by Tony Keith, Jr.
- Icarus by K. Ancrum
- In Repair by A.L. Graziadei
- The Judgment of Yoyo Gold by Isaac Blum
- Just Another Epic Love Poem by Parisa Akhbari
- Just Happy To Be Here by Naomi Kanakia
- Karate Prom by Kyle Starks
- Kindling by Traci Chee
- Leap by Simina Popescu
- Little Moons by Jen Storm
- Loch Ness Uncovered by Rebecca Siegel
- Looking for Smoke by K.A. Cobell
- The Lost Souls of Benzaiten by Kelly Murashige
- Lunar New Year Love Story by Gene Luen Yang
- Moonstorm by Yoon Ha Lee
- Night Owls by A.R. Vishny
- The No-Girlfriend Rule by Christen Randall
- Now, Conjurers by Freddie Kölsch
- On the Bright Side by Anna Sortino
- Out of Our League: 16 Stories of Girls in Sports Edited by Dahlia Adler and Jennifer Iacopelli
- Punk Rock Karaoke by Bianca Xunise
- Rebel Skies by Ann Sei Lin
- Riot Act by Sarah Lariviere
- Royal Tailor: Clothier to the Crown, Vol. 1 by Nakasane Nowaki
- Shackled by Candy J. Cooper
- Snowglobe by Soyoung Park
- Virus Hunters by Amy Cherrix
- We Mostly Come Out at Night Edited by Rob Costello
- We Shall Be Monsters by Tara Sim
- Where Wolves Don’t Die by Anton Treuer
- Wildfire: The Culture, Science, and Future of Fire by Ferin Davis Anderson and Stephanie McPherson
Conclusion
This is the New York Public Library’s best adult books of 2024. I personal like this list and can’t wait to check out some of these novels. What did you think of this list? Let us know in the comments below!
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