Blog Books for teens

We’ve rounded up a selection of fun, action-packed graphic novels that make reading feel like an adventure.

Find out this years Carnegie Medal winners plus the Shadowers’ Choice Award, chosen by the Shadowers.

To celebrate Refugee Week (16th – 22nd June 2025), we’ve put together a list of heartfelt children’s books that explore themes of displacement, belonging, hope, and identity.

We spoke to author Katy Birchall about her new book, Hot Young Royals.

Explore some of our favourite LGBTQ+ stories this Pride month with a selection that embraces all voices and stories!

We spoke to author, Katy Birchall, about royals in pop culture and how the obsession and mystery surrounding royalty inspired her brand-new YA book, Hot Young Royals.

In honour of Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month, we spoke with members of the TYA Next Chapter Book Club about Cloud Nine, and found out why realistic depictions of young people with cancer are so important…

Explore a selection of books that offer a comforting escape from the pressures of exam season, providing relaxation and inspiration through imaginative stories or colouring pages.

Fall in love with reading this February as we pick out some of our favourite heartwarming reads.

We spoke to author Polly Crosby about her new book, The Vulpine.

From thrilling adventures to heartfelt stories, students from JESS Dubai School share their thoughts on recent reads.

Jan Dunning writes about the power of music & her latest YA novel, The Last Thing You’ll Hear.

Read on to find out our favourite children’s fiction with an empathetic view on mental health issues, or discover our top non-fiction picks for guidance on mental health.

We chat to New York Times bestselling, Carnegie-award-winning author Jennifer Donnelly about writing retellings, the power of fairytales and her brand new YA novel Beastly Beauty.

We spoke to author Rebecca Westcott who answered questions about her latest teen novel, Like a Girl.

Discover this month’s new books, spanning inspiring stories, hilarious picture books and uplifting tales!

We spoke to author and illustrator Mina Ikemoto Ghosh who answered questions about her stunning debut novel, Hyo the Hellmaker.

Discover this month’s new books, spanning inspiring stories, delightful picture books and reunite with some friendly faces!

We spoke to author Triona Campbell who answered questions about the her new pulse-racing thriller, The Traitor in the Game.

Discover this month’s brand-new books, spanning exhilarating adventures, spine-tingling tales and heart-warming picture books!

Take a look at the incredible books we are publishing this February.

With the release of the brand-new Percy Jackson series on Disney+, Greek mythology is back in its golden age. To celebrate, we’ve selected some of our favourite books featuring all things Ancient Greece!

If you’re looking for a holiday read that will keep you as entertained as your favourite festive film, we have you covered with our list of comparative recommendations!

Are you obsessed with Only Murders in the Building? Do you love a story full of red herrings, twists, and surprising endings? Read on to find out our favourite YA murder mysteries, guaranteed to draw you in and keep you…

With the release of 1989 (Taylor’s Version), we couldn’t help but recommend the best books to read based on your favourite tracks!

We spoke to Sue H. Cunningham, the author behind Totally Deceased – the brand-new, hilarious, high-stakes YA murder mystery!

With the brand-new Five Nights at Freddy’s film out in cinemas today, we’ve collated our top scariest books based on popular survival-horror video games that are perfect for gamers and lovers of all things scary.

Discover this month’s new books, spanning heartwarming picture books, exciting stories and lot’s of festive tales!

Sarah Naughton author of You Better Watch Out a dark, edge-of-your-seat thriller, shares her top tips on how to be a killer (thriller writer)!

Sarah Naughton tells us about her new book, You Better Watch Out, a dark, edge-of-your-seat thriller, out 12th October.

Dark, moreish and chilling – the countdown to Christmas is on and time is running out in the festive thriller from Sarah Naughton. Read the captivating first chapter of You Better Watch Out.

Discover this month’s new books, spanning heartwarming picture books, chilling tales and exciting stories!

Are you as obsessed with Red, White & Royal Blue as we are? These top picks are perfect for your next read!

Discover this month’s new books, spanning heartwarming picture books, gripping thrillers and stories of self-discovery!

Are you a fan of Heartstopper? Here are some recommended reads perfect for those looking for their next favourite book!

Are you a Marvel fan? Get stuck into these heroic reads!

Can’t get enough of the new live-action Barbie movie? Jump into these fabulous Barbie-themed reads!

Explores stories of empowerment, adventure, and magic, all while celebrating the timeless charm of Barbie’s iconic…

A selection of book reviews written by students at JESS Dubai School.

Discover this month’s new books, spanning family favourites, heartwarming picture books, gripping thrillers and stories of self-discovery!

This year, Scholastic are celebrating Pride Month by sharing a diverse selection of books that embrace LGBTQIA+ voices and stories.

Discover this month’s new books, spanning epic fantasy, heartfelt adventures, laugh-out-loud picture books, and gripping thrillers.

Annaliese Avery shares her top writing tips and tells us the unique method she used to decide characters’ fates in The Immortal Games.

If you’re a fan of Bridgerton, these fantastic historical fiction picks are guaranteed to be your next obsession!

Discover the best new books published this month including epic YA fantasy, heartfelt adventures and laugh-out-loud picture books.

Every Word a Lie may be entertainment, but it’s also a cautionary tale…

Sue Wallman speaks about catfishing and the creation of her latest YA novel, Every Word a Lie.

With clips from the Eras tour dominating everybody’s TikTok FYP at the moment, we couldn’t help but recommend the best books to read based on your favourite Taylor Swift albums! From the heartbreak and teenage angst of…

Boy Like Me by Simon James Green starts with Jamie discovering his identity through the pages of a library book. We hear from a reader about a book that makes them feel seen.

Discover the brilliant new books that are releasing this month, including twisty murder mysteries, epic adventures and laugh-out-loud picture books!

What if you had an obsessed stalker? One who seeped into every aspect of your life, and squeezed your world smaller and smaller? And what if the way to get answers was to solve a murder?

Gina Blaxill writes about her…

To celebrate the release of The Half-Life of love, we chat with author Brianna Bourne. Find out about her character-building process, psychological dystopias, the concept of death days and more.

If you enjoyed Shadow and Bone, you’ll love these magical Teen and YA fantasy favourites.

Can’t wait for the next series of The Last of Us? Get stuck into these post-apocalyptic reads to satisfy your dystopian craving!

Discover the brilliant new books that are releasing this month, from laugh-out-loud picture books to gripping YA fiction.

Triona Campbell, author of A Game of Life or Death, shares why video games are important and the inspirations behind her unmissable new thriller.

Curl up with our cosy crime recommendations – perfect for those cold winter nights!

Celebrate Valentine’s Day and the release of This Time It’s Real with Ann Liang! We chat with Ann about writing, romance, fake dating and, of course, her brand-new novel.

Jumata Emill tells us about his new book, The Black Queen, a timely, edge-of-your-seat thriller, out February 2023.

If you enjoyed Wednesday, you’ll love these dark and twisted Teen and YA favourites.