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It's Time for Young Teen Lit @youngteenlit.bsky.social · 7d

SWIPE to see some of the fantastic #youngteenlit romances that we've read recently and enjoyed. It feels like there are so many more options with characters ages 13-16! Thanks to @juliadevillers.bsky.social GF Miller and @arriwrites.bsky.social for writing books young teens will love.

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It's Time for Young Teen Lit @youngteenlit.bsky.social · 18d

Thank you for recognizing the gap and offering suggested books for young teens. We welcome younger YA books, especially murder mysteries, horror &humor! sites.prh.com/pyrmiddlesch... @penguinschoollib.bsky.social @penguinteen.bsky.social #youngteenlit #yalit #tlsky @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social

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It's Time for Young Teen Lit @youngteenlit.bsky.social · 28d

While we firmly believe that young teens deserve a publishing category of their own, we noticed @publisherswkly.bsky.social aimed the spotlight on MG publishing. The interviewees echoed what we have been saying ad nauseum since spring 2024 (see our articles and podcasts at www.youngteenlit.com). 🧵

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Christina Chatel @medialoguer.bsky.social · Sep 2

My Smith MS 6th graders had to find the hidden “libubus” (i.e. library labubus) during our media orientation. Presentation made with Genial.ly and “libubus” made with Canva. #tlsky #skybrarians #schoollibrary #mischoollibrary #labubu

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Christina Chatel @medialoguer.bsky.social · Aug 25

I’m looking forward to sharing information about #youngteenlit at my first ever @aaslala.bsky.social conference! #AASL25
#itstimeforyoungteenlit

It's Time for Young Teen Lit @youngteenlit.bsky.social · Aug 25

We're excited to announce that our #AASL25 poster session was accepted! Christina will be representing us in St. Louis during the poster presentations on October 16. Stop by to chat about #youngteenlit and learn how to support our movement.
#tlsky #skybrarians #schoollibrarian #AASL2025

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It's Time for Young Teen Lit @youngteenlit.bsky.social · Aug 14

The best thing about Greenwald's books is that ANY kid, whether they like sports or not, still enjoys them. If you're new to Tommy Greenwald, start with GAME CHANGER; his books take place in the same town but do not need to be read in order. #tlsky #skybrarians #skybrarian #itstimeforyoungteenlit

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It's Time for Young Teen Lit @youngteenlit.bsky.social · Aug 14

In terms of our six #youngteenlit criteria, Tommy Greenwald consistently knocks it out of the park: his newest THE RIGHT CALL is no exception. 15 yr old narrator, a compelling story about injuries in youth sports, less than 300 pages, eye-catching cover, multiple formats, and heavy on mass appeal.

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It's Time for Young Teen Lit @youngteenlit.bsky.social · Aug 10

We're summer dreaming about what we'd love to have written and published. MSers want to read the books below, but some may not be developmentally ready for the content (since it was written for an older audience). We would love to see #youngteenlit comparable to the following.
#tlsky #skybrarians

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It's Time for Young Teen Lit @youngteenlit.bsky.social · Aug 10

This Judy Blume-inspired book about a 7th grader's first crush is both hilarious and wise and will be LOVED by young teens and by Gen X librarians and moms. It's on the younger end of #youngteenlit and recommended for collections serving middle schoolers. Thanks @kristinnilsen.bsky.social #tlsky

Cover of The Scott Fenwick Diaries by Kristin Nilsen

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It's Time for Young Teen Lit @youngteenlit.bsky.social · Aug 5

For your mature 14-16 yr olds: PROMISE BOYS and UP IN SMOKE by Nick Brooks. Short chapters, multiple voices. Page-turning whodunits with 16 yr olds trying to prove a friend's innocence in the death of their principal (PB)/a woman at a BLM rally (UiS). CW👇 #youngteenlit
@henryholtbooks.bsky.social

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Christina Chatel @medialoguer.bsky.social · Aug 3

My students love @rebeccaefbarone.bsky.social! We had a fantastic virtual visit with her in our 2024 Troybery Author Blitz.

Marcia Kochel @overbooked.bsky.social · Aug 2

Nonfiction roundup: compelling account of the Mt St Helens eruption backed by so much research. Great example of #nonfiction for young teens—fast-paced, death & destruction + survival & scientific advancement (cover=young but text is #youngteenlit) #booksky @rebeccaefbarone.bsky.social #mglit

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Anne McKernan @libraryanne.bsky.social · Jul 25

Fabulous episode full of inspiration and ideas #itistimeforyoungteenlit and I am all in. PREACH!

Christina Chatel @medialoguer.bsky.social · Jul 25

@overbooked.bsky.social and I share how we started the Young Teen Lit movement in this podcast episode with @slupodcast.bsky.social. Tune in to learn how you can find #youngteenlit books and how you can support our movement.
#itstimeforyoungteenlit #skybrarians #tlsky #skybrarian #mglit #yalit

Amy Hermon @slupodcast.bsky.social · Jul 25

Excited to share @youngteenlit.bsky.social and this important conversation on filling a gap in our #library collections! apple.co/3IKyupe #youngteenlit #kidlit #yalit #skybrarians
@penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social @americanbookseller.bsky.social

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Christina Chatel @medialoguer.bsky.social · Jul 25

@overbooked.bsky.social and I share how we started the Young Teen Lit movement in this podcast episode with @slupodcast.bsky.social. Tune in to learn how you can find #youngteenlit books and how you can support our movement.
#itstimeforyoungteenlit #skybrarians #tlsky #skybrarian #mglit #yalit

Amy Hermon @slupodcast.bsky.social · Jul 25

Excited to share @youngteenlit.bsky.social and this important conversation on filling a gap in our #library collections! apple.co/3IKyupe #youngteenlit #kidlit #yalit #skybrarians
@penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social @americanbookseller.bsky.social

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Podcast Episode · School Librarians United with Amy Hermon · 07/25/2025 · 59m

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Christina Chatel @medialoguer.bsky.social · Jul 23

Honored to be back on the podcast, this time with @overbooked.bsky.social to talk about our advocacy for #youngteenlit. 12-15 year olds deserve books, too!
#itstimeforyoungteenlit
#tlsky
#skybrarians

Amy Hermon @slupodcast.bsky.social · Jul 23

Don’t miss this important conversation with #itstimeforyoungteenlit founding #librarians of @youngteenlit.bsky.social #youngteenlit

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Amy Hermon @slupodcast.bsky.social · Jul 23

Don’t miss this important conversation with #itstimeforyoungteenlit founding #librarians of @youngteenlit.bsky.social #youngteenlit

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Amy Hermon @slupodcast.bsky.social · Jul 22

Can’t wait to share a conversation with @youngteenlit.bsky.social founders and #schoollibrarians @medialoguer.bsky.social and @overbooked.bsky.social #episode 330 Friday, July 25!!! #tlsky #tlskchat

It's Time for Young Teen Lit @youngteenlit.bsky.social · Nov 18

#youngteenlit #itstimeforyoungteenlit #mglit #tlsky

#Publishers, we are asking for a new category of literature that falls in between middle grade and young adult. Middle schoolers need Young Teen Lit and librarians are eager to purchase! #youngteenlit should have the following 5 elements (1/6)

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Christina Chatel @medialoguer.bsky.social · Jul 17

@aprilhenry.bsky.social has been writing great books for young teens for years! Students and teachers love her books. Looking forward to book talking this one in the fall.

It's Time for Young Teen Lit @youngteenlit.bsky.social · Jul 17

Young teens ask for murder mysteries ALL THE TIME. Here's one by @aprilhenry.bsky.social that is perfect for 7th-9th grades. After a plane crash Milan finds out that both her parents were murdered & that she may be next. Bonus—it's also a survival story! #youngteenlit @hachettechildrens.bsky.social

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It's Time for Young Teen Lit @youngteenlit.bsky.social · Jul 14

Read Jennifer’s post about how all the YA books are about 17-20 year olds! Publishers we are desperate for books featuring younger teens. We are super grumpy too. Please please help us out! #youngteenlit

Library Girl @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social · Jul 6

Don't blink, y'all! The starred review spreadsheet I curate w/@sassylibrarian.bsky.social‬ is up to date! This post includes me gushing about a few gorgeous #picturebooks that I'm looking fwd to AND me grousing about one YA trend that's making me super grumpy. #tlskychat #tlsky #educhat #booksky

🤩 Among The Stars: June Update

It's that time again. For the moment, anyway, our curated starred review spreadsheet is up to date, y'all. As a reminder, Martha Hickson curate and collate the starred reviews from six trade journals:...

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It's Time for Young Teen Lit @youngteenlit.bsky.social · Jun 28

At #alaac25 looking for #youngteenlit Especially looking for books about 14-15 year olds—here’s one that looks great for teens! It’s a graphic novel sports memoir by Amar Shah @amarshah.bsky.social

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It's Time for Young Teen Lit @youngteenlit.bsky.social · Jun 28

This! Kids are intimidated by a “wall of text” —Erin Becker at #alaac25 talking about how she integrates messaging into her novel to make it more accessible to young teens #youngteenlit #tlsky @erindaydreams.bsky.social

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It's Time for Young Teen Lit @youngteenlit.bsky.social · Jun 23

What to hand to the kid who finished the MILES MORALES books? Try BOY 2.0 by @traceybaptiste.bsky.social When 13 yr old Coal moves to a new foster home, a traumatic experience makes him realize...he can turn invisible! His quest for knowledge will keep readers on edge of seat.
#youngteenlit

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Christina Chatel @medialoguer.bsky.social · Jun 18

A fantastic day of learning at the AI Summer Institute sponsored by @michiganmasl.bsky.social and @michiganvirtual.bsky.social. Thanks to MV for hosting us and to @justinbruno.bsky.social for creating a full day of learning around AI in education.
#MISchoolLibrary #skybrarians

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Amanda Hunt @thenextgenlib.bsky.social · Jun 16

ATTN MS LIBRARIANS: follow @youngteenlit.bsky.social and let’s band together to get a new #book category that’s for our upper MG and lower YA readers! #itstimeforyoungteenlit #tlsky #skybrarian #skybrarians #youngteenlit

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It's Time for Young Teen Lit @youngteenlit.bsky.social · Jun 13

Looking for something to recommend to your young teens after they've inhaled THE SUMMER I TURNED PRETTY? Hand them KAT'S GREEK SUMMER by Mima Tipper. Kat is forced to spend her summer before 9th grade in Greece with family, but things turn around when she meets Theofilus.
#youngteenlit

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Jesus Perez @jesuswrites.bsky.social · Jun 13

It would be interesting to see a more in-depth discussion of what is appropriate for YTL horror, and how to keep it from falling into middle grade or older YA territory.

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