Literature Resources
Reading Levels
Use the links below to find the reading level of a book.
Books Should Be Free Teen/Young Adult listing of free public domain audio books and ebooks.
Lit2Go a great collection of free literature that also includes a PDF of each selection.
Open Culture offers many classics in a variety of audio formats.
LearnOutLoud free audio library. Other links on the site offer retail audio books.
DigitalBook has is very easy to navigate and searches by more genres than many of the other sites. Check out genres like Teen, Chick Lit, Comedy, etc.
Meet authors, listen to author readings, watch interviews and book trailers, find books and more!
What Should I Read Next?
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Book Trailer Playlists:
- Book Trailers from Scholastic
- Middle School Book Trailers
- Middle School Collection
- Book Trailers Collection
Teaching Books Reader's Advisory
Common Sense Media Book Reviews
Tween Reads from Brightly
What Should I Read Next? A site that gives you book suggestions based on your input
Best Fiction for Young Adults from the Young Adult Library Services Association
YALSA Book Finder from the Young Adult Library Services Association
No Flying, No Tights a website reviewing graphic novels for teens
Reading Rants! Recommended reads that go beyond the "typical" teen booklist
Wondering which title comes next? or first?
Check these links and search by author, title, subject, genre, or series.
Young Adult Books in Series and Sequels
What's Next Books in Series Database
GoodReads uses Netflix-style book recommendation process. Chooses books for you based on your ratings of books you've read.