YALSA

YALSA builds the capacity of libraries and librarians to engage, serve and empower teens.
(1)

For more information about YALSA or to access national guidelines and other resources go to www.ala.org/yalsa. YALSA aims to support library staff in alleviating the challenges teens face, and in putting all teens ‒ especially those with the greatest needs ‒ on the path to successful and fulfilling lives.

06/17/2026

Amazing Audiobooks ( ) Featured Review: Ms. Marvel: Remnants of the Past by Saadia Faruqi

the emotional mix of silly and serious scenes are handled adeptly and provide the depth of storytelling Faruqi intended in addressing colonialism and curation through the lens of a teen turned superhero. ...

the emotional mix of silly and serious scenes are handled adeptly and provide the depth of storytelling Faruqi intended in addressing colonialism and curation through the lens of a teen turned supe…

06/16/2026

Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers ( ) Feature Review: Love Me Tomorrow by Emiko Jean

Intricately plotted and evenly paced, this sweet romantic comedy will effortlessly hook readers...

Intricately plotted and evenly paced, this sweet romantic comedy will effortlessly hook readers

06/13/2026

Relying on the Reader’s Imagination with April Henry

We sat down with Mystery/Thriller author April Henry to discuss reaching reluctant readers, avoiding soft censorship of books with uncomfortable topics, and the extreme lengths to which she goes to research her novels! Find In The Blood May 12 from Christy Ottaviano Books/Little, Brown, and Company!...

We sat down with Mystery/Thriller author April Henry to discuss reaching reluctant readers, avoiding soft censorship of books with uncomfortable topics, and the extreme lengths to which she goes to…

06/01/2026

Best Fiction for Young Adults ( ) Featured Review: Season of Fear by Emily Cooper

Season of Fear is a high-stakes dark fantasy with strong, well-developed characters and a fast-moving plot....

Season of Fear is a high-stakes dark fantasy with strong, well-developed characters and a fast-moving plot.

05/29/2026

“This My Great Great Gatsby” with LeUyen Pham

We sat down with award-winning author/artist LeUyen Pham to discuss art for picture books versus graphic novels, the power of artwork as a storyteller, and the many intricate layers of meaning in her latest work, As I Dream of You (with Jennifer Lee). Find As I Dream of You from First Second!...

We sat down with award-winning author/artist LeUyen Pham to discuss art for picture books versus graphic novels, the power of artwork as a storyteller, and the many intricate layers of meaning in h…

05/27/2026

Amazing Audiobooks ( ) Featured Review: The Oks Are Not Ok

Weaving humor with heart, The Oks Are Not OK is a feel-good story about reinvention and family....

Weaving humor with heart, The Oks Are Not OK is a feel-good story about reinvention and family.

05/25/2026

Best Fiction for Young Adults ( ) Featured Review: One Word, Six Letters

Like many of Khorram's YA books, One Word, Six Letters deals with some sensitive, but important topics with a side of humor....

Like many of Khorram’s YA books, One Word, Six Letters deals with some sensitive, but important topics with a side of humor.

05/20/2026

Amazing Audiobooks ( ) Featured Review: Red Star Rebels by Amie Kaufman

Amie Kaufman's young adult sci-fi thriller utilizes a full cast of narrators and impeccable audio production to bring the suspenseful and action-packed novel alive!...

Amie Kaufman’s young adult sci-fi thriller utilizes a full cast of narrators and impeccable audio production to bring the suspenseful and action-packed novel alive!

05/19/2026

Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers ( ) Feature Review: Red Star Rebels by Amie Kaufman

pace pirates, a ticking bomb, escape attempts, and ambushes add to the nonstop momentum of this story, which takes place in just 8 hours. ...

pace pirates, a ticking bomb, escape attempts, and ambushes add to the nonstop momentum of this story, which takes place in just 8 hours.

05/18/2026

Best Fiction for Young Adults ( ) Featured Review: Winter White by Annie Cardi

Winter White is an introspective, well-paced read. The book has a strong sense of place and believable characters. Serious topics like domestic abuse and drug trafficking are handled realistically, but sensitively....

Winter White is an introspective, well-paced read. The book has a strong sense of place and believable characters. Serious topics like domestic abuse and drug trafficking are handled realistically,…

Address

225 N. Michigan Avenue Suite 1300
Chicago, IL
60601

Website

http://www.ala.org/yalsa, http://www.ala.org/teenread, http://www.ala.org/teentechweek, http://www.ala.org/teenstopten,

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when YALSA posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to YALSA:

Shortcuts

Want your business to be the top-listed Law Practice in Chicago?