YALSA Book Finder

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Check out this go-to resource from the Young Adult Library Services Association. YALSA has a free Teen Book Finder Database to support collection development and literacy programming at the middle school and high school levels.

This database provides access to all of YALSA's annual selected book and media lists, awards, and honorees. It replaces individual award lists formerly on the YALSA site. Search 4,000+ books, audiobooks, and films and filter by author, list, genre, theme, and year. Plus, download, print, and share lists. Technology at work for you!

ala.org/yalsa/


And, of course, there's an app for that! Teen Book Finder App.

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Lastly, check out these free resources:
Materials to promote teen reading
YALSA's blog for collection development and curation

AASL's Best Websites for Teaching and Learning 
AASL's annual recommendations for apps and websites
Links to additional teen-focused resources

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