Like all native Chicagoans, I proudly claim the city as my hometown. And when I say "the city" I mean within the city limits, not the suburbs. We're very specific about that. These teen fiction books chronicle daily life in Sweet Home Chicago. One local author who perfectly captures the vibe of the Northwest Side…
Brontë Readalikes for Teens
To celebrate the bicentennial of Emily Brontë's birth, check out these teen fiction titles based on the classic novels and the lives of the Brontë sisters. Emily and Charlotte investigate the mysterious death of a local madwoman that ends up inspiring their stories in Always Emily. In My Plain Jane, Charlotte Brontë convinces her school friend…
Teen Novels by Debut Authors
Always looking for the newest teen fiction? Check out these four debut authors talking about their books at the Teen Debut Author Panel at Sulzer Regional Library on Saturday, July 14. Their novels represent a variety of genres including realistic fiction, fantasy and fairy tale retellings. In Megan Bannen's The Bird and the Blade, a Chinese…
Comics for Han Solo Fans
When I was 5, I totally wanted to marry Han Solo. I mean, I understood that he was a fictional character (sort of), but I really hoped he'd escape from the carbonite in Jabba's palace so we could proceed with our wedding plans. And now the scruffy looking nerf herder takes top billing in Solo…
Simon Readalikes You’ll Love
On March 16, Love, Simon, the film version of Morris Award-winning Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda, debuts in theaters. If you're looking for more charming LGBTQ romances, try these fiction titles for teens. Author Becky Albertalli's friend Adam Silvera also writes touching romances. My favorite is History Is All You Left Me, a bittersweet story of…
Teen Books Inspired by Frankenstein
Two hundred years ago, 20-year-old Mary Shelley published her horror classic, Frankenstein. Since then, countless authors have gained inspiration from her novel. Here are few of the best reimaginings of her masterpiece for teens. In This Dark Endeavor, teen Victor Frankenstein searches for the Elixir of Life to cure his twin brother's illness. Be sure to read…
More 2017 Teen Books We Love
If you're loving our annual Best of the Best lists, here are even more noteworthy books for teens published in 2017. If you loved Nowhere Girls but want something more light-hearted, try Moxie. Inspired by her mom's Riot Grrrl days, Viv self-publishes her own zine to protest the sexual harassment taking place in her high…
Tragic, Titanic-Inspired Teen Romances
Can you believe it's been 20 years since Jack and Rose's romance sank in Titanic? If you can't get enough of tragic teen love stories, try these! For another maritime disaster, check out Salt to the Sea, based on the real-life 1945 sinking of the Wilhelm Gustloff. Joana, a Lithuanian nurse, falls for Prussian art forger…
Neighborhood Girls: New Teen Books by Chicago Authors
So many phenomenal teen novels have been published this year that my priority reading pile keeps growing. Some of the most exciting 2017 titles were penned by Chicago authors. Jen Lancaster's sarcastic memoirs have kept me LOL-ing since Bitter is the New Black, but her first teen book, The Gatekeepers, tackles the serious issue of teen…
I’m with the Band: Books Featuring Teen Musicians
August offers exciting experiences for Chicago music lovers. Whether you trek to Lollapalooza to see local hero Chance the Rapper or prefer to watch Katy Perry host the MTV Music Awards in the comfort of your own home, these teen novels about musicians might inspire you to start your own band. Ever dream of touring the country? After…
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