We asked our Summer Reading Club Volunteers to share their recommended reads. 

Ritvik recommends Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo. Here’s his review:  

Teens can now check out controllers (we have three sets of joycons) to play Nintendo Switch games in the Teen Room on a drop-in basis. The Switch is hooked up to the television and ready to go!

As a teen, reading classics is essential. Reading classic literature provides a window into the past, allowing us to understand the values, beliefs, and concerns of previous generations. Furthermore, it helps us to develop our critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills.

Elif's review: Romeo and Juliet is a literary masterpiece that has stood the test of time. The play is a tragic tale of two young lovers from rival families who are destined to be together, but ultimately meet a tragic end.

"existence is not something which lets itself be thought of from a distance; it must invade you suddenly, master you, weigh heavily on your heart like a great motionless beast - or else there is nothing at all."

Now Is Not the Time to Panic is a coming-of-age story following Frankie and Zeke, two lonely teenagers in the mid '90s, who decide to make art together, mostly because they’re bored, but also because they want to make their mark on the world; they want to feel like they’ve created someth

Elif's review: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen is a timeless classic that should not be missed! This well-known book follows Elizabeth Bennet's family's quest for happiness and affection in Regency-era England.

The Teen Room has gotten a refresh! We have all new tables and chairs for you to use for hanging out or studying. The two tables have a whiteboard surface, so they can be written on with our approved dry erase markers.

It's January, and the lists of 2022 best books from magazines, newspapers, and literary web sites have been making the rounds. Here are five of my personal favorite teen reads published in 2022.

Racial literacy is a set of skills needed to talk thoughtfully about race and to identify and respond to racism. These books provide background and guidance for meaningful conversations and positive action. 

If you're looking for a great way to share your love for your favorite book with others while getting some recognition for your awesome writing skills, check out the Letters About Literature contest, sponsore

Enjoy this long-form review of The Martian, by Andy Weir, submitted by Olivia T.

Oh God, it's been a long while since I've written a review of a book, but I'll do my best!

A Tale of Sorcery, by Chris Colfer

The Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins