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Abraham Lincoln Illinois High School Book Award Nominees—2009
Voted as most outstanding by participating students in grades nine through twelve in Illinois.

Quick Picks -
American Library Association's best picks for fiction and non-fiction for teens. This is a great place to start!

Alex Awards
Given to ten books written for adults that have special appeal to young adults, ages 12 through 18. The winning titles are selected from the previous year's publishing.

Other American Library Association Lists:

• Best Books for Young Adults 2006
• Great Graphic Novels for Teens
• Outstanding Books for the College Bound
• Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults
• More ALA lists...

Authors' Own Web Sites & Blogs
What is your favorite author's next book about? When will it be on the shelf?

Tumble Readers
Read-along titles for elementary, middle school, and high school students which features adjustable online text and complete audio narration. Sentences are highlighted as they are being read. The collection features chapter books, early readers, YA/Teen Novels, high interest/low level books for both middle school and high school students, plus classics of American and English literature.

Zines for Teens
Online magazines for teens.

Best of the Best (PDF format)
The Chicago Public Library recommends these fiction titles as some of the best published last year for teens in high school.

Teen Reads
Book reviews, message boards, in-depth author profiles and interviews, excerpts of the hottest new releases, literary games and contests.

Favorite Teenage Angstbooks 
Learn about great books for teens, meet interesting authors and other creative folks, and honor the joys and struggles of the teenage years.

Based on the Book
Book titles, short stories, and plays that have been made into motion pictures.