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.
Contemporary and Realistic - Teens
Take a walk in another person's shoes. This is a list of teen contemporary reads that are bound to please, shock, wound and heal.
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
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
SFWA Nebula Awards - Andre Norton Award
Sci-fi/fantasy fans! Check out the winner of the Andre Norton Award for an outstanding young adult science fiction or fantasy book.
Coretta Scott King award
Annual award for African-American authors and illustrators for outstanding contributions to children’s and young adult literature.
Awards of the Children’s Book Council of Australia
The winners in the CBCA awards for 2021 have been announced with titles for young children through to teens.
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