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Hey YA Extra Credit: The NYPL's 50 Best YA Books

2024/11/13
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Erica speaks to Susen Shi, the New York Public Library's Young Adult Staff Engagement and Support Manager, about the library's list of the 50 best YA books of the year.

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Books Discussed

Further clarification on hi-lo titles from Susen Shi: "they are defined as high-interest stories written at a lower reading level to engage readers and strengthen their love for literature. Our list does contain books that I consider hi-lo that would pique readers interest in an accessible way."

Snowglobe) by Soyoung Park, translated by Joungmin Lee Comfort

Wildfire: The Culture, Science, and Future of Fire) by Ferin Davis Anderson, Stephanie Sammartino McPherson

Night Owls) by A.R. Vishny

Secret Staircase series) by Gigi Pandian

Tita Rosie's Kitchen Mystery series) by Mia P. Manansala

The Unboxing of a Black Girl )by Angela Shanté

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Best Books for Teens 2024)

NYPL Teens Instagram)

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