Elizabeth Wein is a keystone author in the niche WWII genre of YA reads. Born in the US and spending most of her life in the UK, she has developed a unique perspective on many historical events. Even as a child, she had a love...
The end of the year is fast approaching. With the days getting darker and all the events coming up, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Here are a few titles from Teen Central that may be of help if you start feeling too stressed. Everything Anxiety Ever...
As the weather gets cool, and it becomes harder to find a reason to head outdoors, it becomes the perfect time to settle in with a good book. Here are some cozy titles to read while you're staying comfy and warm. Rougarou Magic by Rachel M. Marsh Rougarou...
Red in Tooth and Claw by Lish McBride Faolan Kelly is all alone now. With Pops gone, there is nothing tying her to the community of New Retienne anymore. However, even if this community means nothing to her, Pops’ land is still hers, not the sleazy Mayor...
Looking for Alaska by John Green Looking for Alaska follows the story of Miles “Pudge” Halter, whose favorite pastime is memorizing famous last words. Miles leaves his home and family to live at boarding school in search of what the poet François Rabelais called a “Great Perhaps.”...
Adam Cesare lives in Philadelphia and is the winner of the 2020 Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in a Young Adult Novel. He wrote the Clown in a Cornfield series as well as hits such as Video Night, Influencer, and Tribesman. He also has...
Exes & Foes by Amanda Woody Emma Jones and Caleb Daniels were the best of friends - emphasis on the word “were”. After a falling out in eighth grade, Emma completely breaks all contact with Caleb, and the two of them haven’t spoken to each other in...
Looking for something new to read? Tired of all the popular titles? Give these hidden gems in Teen Central a try! Internment by Samira Ahmed Set in a horrifying near-future United States, seventeen-year-old Layla Amin and her parents are forced into an internment camp for Muslim American citizens. With...
Heading back to school in the fall can be an exciting time, however, getting back into the swing of studying can be a challenge. Here are a few titles to help you get started when the time to study up comes back around. Math Must Know...
Among young adult cover illustrators, there is one whose artwork noticeably stands out. Charlie Bowater is an illustrator from the UK whose definitive and realistic art style has gained popularity with multiple authors and publishers. Her use of color and composition help to build the...
