What to read next?
Use the resources below to explore all of the book options available to you through LPLD and more! And remember, your local youth librarians are happy to help suggest titles. Shoot us a quick email and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.
- Book Riot YA - Looking for the best young adult books, new YA books for your pre-order list, or young adult fiction for yourself or to give to the teens in your life? We’ve got all the bases (and genres) covered.
- Books in series - Search for an author's name or book title to find the next book in your favorite series.
- Epic Reads - HarperTeen’s community and blog for young adult book lovers.
- I Read YA - Tumbler Account or YouTube Channel - An online community of young adult book lovers! A division of Scholastic.
- No Flying, No Tights - a page devoted to graphic novel reviews specifically for those who read them the most — mainly teens.
- NovelList - Explore books based on genre or appeal (Example: a funny book featuring a mischievous character). Search in Novelist K8 for middle grade books and below or Novelist Plus for teen and adult books.
- Simon Teen - an online community for anyone who loves young adult fiction! (owned by Simon & Schuster)
- YA Historical Fiction: An Interactive Book Finder
Award Lists
- AR Bookfinder - Search for books using criteria such as ATOS book level or a Lexile™ measure, interest level, title, author, fiction/nonfiction, subject, award-winners, state lists, CCSS Exemplars, and more.
- Coretta Scott King Award - Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Mrs. Coretta Scott King by recognizing outstanding books by African American authors and illustrators. The award encourages the artistic expression of the African American experience via literature and the graphic arts, including biographical, historical, and social history treatments.
- Eliot Rosewater Award - The Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School Book Award (Rosie Award) is chosen annually by students across Indiana in grades nine through twelve.
- Newbery Medal - Awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
- Stonewall Award - The first and most enduring award for LGBTQIA+ books is the Stonewall Book Awards, sponsored by the American Library Association's Rainbow Round Table. The Stonewall Book Award-Mike Morgan and Larry Romans Children’s and Young Adult Literature Award are presented to English language works published the year prior to the announcement date.
- YALSA's Teen Book Finder App - a free app to help teens access the past three year's YALSA award list on their smartphone.
- Young Hoosier Book Award - The Young Hoosier Book Award Program encourages self-selected reading among elementary and middle school/junior high school students.
Online Learning, Reading, Studying, and Listening Resources
For tips on finding and using free online content, check out THIS GUIDE. You can also find tutoring and homework assistance on our HOMEWORK HELP page.
- Freegal - Free downloadable and streamable music. 5 downloads per patron per week
- Hoopla - Streaming service. Listen to music and audiobooks. Watch movies and TV shows.
- Libby - the new app from OverDrive. Get books and audiobooks today.
- Project Gutenberg - A library of over 70,000 free eBooks
- Public Domain Image Archive - 10,000+ out-of-copyright works, free for all to browse, download, and reuse. This is a living database with new images added every week.
- World Book Online eBooks - Discover a robust catalog of research and resources.
Mental Health Resources
Go Ask Alice!: A health Q&A Internet resource. It provides you with reliable, accurate, accessible, culturally competent information and a range of thoughtful perspectives so that you can make responsible decisions concerning your health and well-being.
Herren Project: Recovery & Prevention of Substance Use Disorder. Services and support to help you live a healthy, fulfilling life free from the effects of drug and alcohol addiction.
Mental Health Literacy: What are Mental Disorders? What is Brain Injury? What is Stigma? We need to know as much about our minds as we do our bodies.
NEDA Feeding Hope: a leading eating disorders organization that supports those who struggle with resources, compassion and hope.
Your Life Your Voice A bully at school. That rough break up. Thinking about suicide. Life can give you challenges. We have some tips and tools to help you deal.
Hey Sam: If you or someone you know is feeling lonely, depressed, overwhelmed, or having thoughts of suicide, we are here for you. Hey Sam is a dedicated peer-to-peer texting service for people up to 24 years old.
Teen Help: TeenHelp.com was developed for parents of teens as well as teens going through common adolescent development issues.
The Trevor Project: You deserve a welcoming, loving world. And so do the people you care about. Here you can reach out to a counselor if you're struggling, find answers and information, and get the tools you need to help someone else.
You Matter: You Matter is a safe space for youth to discuss and share stories about mental health and wellness, created and administered by the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
SAMHSA: For Young People Looking for Help. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Born This Way Foundation: Born This Way Foundation’s mission is to empower and inspire young people to build a kinder, braver world that supports their mental health.
Love is Respect: the national resource to disrupt and prevent unhealthy relationships and intimate partner violence by empowering young people through inclusive and equitable education, support, and resources.
Truth: We exist to give you the facts and tools to make change. From exposing Big Tobacco’s lies and manipulation, to battling the Vaping and Opioid epidemics, we stand with you to fight against addiction and forces that fuel it.
