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.
Graphic novels reading guide
Art and story come together in a range of genres and styles for teens.
Homegrown - Papanui YA
A resource to find some of our wonderful NZ authors.
A Novel Adventure - Papanui YA
Books about adventures, spies, capers and action.
Dunedin Sound in print
A selection of essay compilations and memoirs available at Christchurch City Libraries that cover the history of Dunedin music.
Homegrown - Papanui YA
A resource to find some of our wonderful NZ authors.
A Novel Adventure - Papanui YA
Books about adventures, spies, capers and action.
Dunedin Sound in print
A selection of essay compilations and memoirs available at Christchurch City Libraries that cover the history of Dunedin music.
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.
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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
NZ Booklovers Awards
2025 winners: best adult fiction book, best lifestyle book, best young adult fiction, junior fiction, and children's picture books.
Sir Julius Vogel award winners 2025
Find out the winners in the annual awards for science fiction and fantasy creators from New Zealand.
Awards of the Children’s Book Council of Australia
Winners in the categories: picture books, early childhood, younger readers, older readers, and Eve Pownall Award for information books.
Best of the Year
Kirkus Reviews - Best Young Adult Books of 2024
Kirkus Reviews is an American book review magazine founded in 1933. They review over 10,000 books a year before their release.
2024 SLJ Best Books - Young Adult
School Library Journal (SLJ) is a magazine and website for school librarians and public librarians who work with young people.
2024 SLJ Best Books - Graphic Novels and Manga (Kids/YA)
School Library Journal (SLJ) is a magazine and website for school librarians and public librarians who work with young people.
Kirkus Reviews - Best Young Adult Books of 2024
Kirkus Reviews is an American book review magazine founded in 1933. They review over 10,000 books a year before their release.
2024 SLJ Best Books - Young Adult
School Library Journal (SLJ) is a magazine and website for school librarians and public librarians who work with young people.
2024 SLJ Best Books - Graphic Novels and Manga (Kids/YA)
School Library Journal (SLJ) is a magazine and website for school librarians and public librarians who work with young people.
Most Popular in 2024
Most Popular
Most Popular in 2024: eAudiobooks for teens
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas is the year's most popular eAudiobook for teens.
Most Popular in 2024: eBooks for teens
A Court of Thorns and Roses, Court of Thorns and Roses series, Book 1 by Sarah J. Maas is the year's most popular eBook for teens.
Customer comments
Wholesome Americana meets dark camp in one of Tim Burton's earlier films. All the performances are great and nobody has ever made the afterlife look quite…
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Devastating and powerful. I became so overwhelmed with emotion in the final few chapters I could barely see the words.
Simple striking illustrations of Lyttelton places and scene (including Lyttelton Library and Tūranga) are a delight. The words are wonderful too - lots…
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Truth Needs No Colour
This is a powerful story aimed at youth but I recommend the content for adults too. Reminiscent of Madigan's Quest (Margaret Mahy) and the Divergent series,…
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