Reading recommendations: Rangatahi
Explore fiction, non-fiction, graphic novels, rainbow reads and more - all made for teens. Find your next favourite read at the library.
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Most Popular 2023: Rangatahi - Teens
The Heartstoppers series by Alice Oseman took out the top FOUR spots! See what other books were popular with teens.
City Nature Challenge - Bugs in your backyard: Tūranga, part of a series
Come and explore this interactive exhibition pod on loan from the Canterbury Museum. He Hononga | Connection, Ground floor.
Reading guides
Reading Guides
eBooks and eAudiobooks reading guide
Always have a story on the go. Discover our eBooks and eAudiobooks for rangatahi.
Fiction reading guide
Whatever kind of fiction you’re into, there’s a great story here for teens.
Genre reading guide
Find new reads from your favourite genres with these librarian recommendations for teens.
Graphic novels reading guide
Art and story come together in a range of genres and styles for teens.
If You Like reading guide
Want some new favourites? Discover titles for teens based on popular series and authors.
Manga reading guide
Want to start a new series and don’t know where to start? Here are our guides to Japanese comics.
Mental health reading guide
We recommend books and websites will help you learn more about mental health and wellbeing for teens.
Non-Fiction reading guide
Explore true stories and find resources on issues affecting youth.
Our Voices reading guide
Find stories with characters just like you or see the world through another's eyes. Diverse stories and voices, great for NCEA
Rainbow reads for rangatahi - teens
Books for teens that explore and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community.
Theme reading guide
Discover stories for teens on a range of topics and issues such as war, culture, race, and more. Great for NCEA.
Request reading recommendations
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Award winners
The Best of the best - find shortlisted and award-winning titles of international and New Zealand literary prizes for kids and young adults.
Award winners
Hans Christian Andersen Award
Winners of the most prestigious award in international children’s literature given biennially to one author and one illustrator.
Teen literary prizes and awards
Find winners and nominees for a range of prizes and awards for older children's, teens' and young adult books.
Coretta Scott King award
Annual award for African-American authors and illustrators for outstanding contributions to children’s and young adult literature.
Customer comments
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This book was the first book that actually got me out of a year long reading slump. It's got great world building and really nice writing. The main character…
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World War 1 and Anzac Day related books
Here's a selection of interesting books Christchurch City Libraries has relating to World War 1, going beyond New Zealand and ANZAC Day
2024 ALA Youth Media Awards - Young Adult
"Each year the American Library Association (ALA) honours books, videos, and other outstanding materials for children and teens."
Te Tiriti o Waitangi - Treaty of Waitangi Resources
Check out this selection of some of the great Te Tiriti o Waitangi resources available in the libraries.
Te Tiriti o Waitangi - Tamariki Resources
We have put together a list of introductory resources on Te Tiriti o Waitangi. These are great resources for tamariki or new learners.
The Dark Crystal
Dark and emotive, The Dark Crystal takes puppetry to a whole new level! With incredible props and costumes, it is a film full of unease, corruption and…
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