Kids stuck at home may find escape in fantasy books that take them on wildly imagined journeys. Included here are some noteworthy titles, most published for young adults within the past year, for teens to dip into, put down, skim, devour, love or hate, without expectations, just for the fun of it. Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature heralds a resurgence in quality books for 12-to 18-year-olds that extend across genres and formats. The American Library Association’s year-old Michael L. This summer, teens will find even greater numbers of books published just for them. They still want well-made material on interesting subjects and, often, they want to read about themselves. Reading just for pleasure, teens are fickle and promiscuous: They’ll play the field, experimenting with new authors and genres read several books at a time and drop the dull ones with no remorse. Books can play a large part in these crucial journeys, and librarians and booksellers know that teens’ summer reading choices aren’t limited to fast-flying beach titles. But freed from academic demands, teens find vital time and interior space to pursue new affinities and develop established interests. Sure, schedules may remain heavily loaded with obligatory jobs, volunteer gigs, lessons, housework, camp, family vacations and more. Summer signals freedom and exploration for most teens.
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