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Moving slightly back in time, this dystopian novel is a staple in middle school and high school curriculums. It introduces Jonas, a boy living in a society that has eliminated pain and suffering by converting to "Sameness." As Jonas inherits the role of the Receiver of Memory, he learns the dark cost of his utopia. It is a perfect entry point into philosophical discussions about freedom versus security.

Before this book, the "sick lit" genre was often melodramatic. John Green changed the game with a story about Hazel and Augustus, two witty, intelligent teens living with cancer. It is a story about love and mortality that manages to be heartbreakingly funny. It taught a generation of teens that it is okay to be smart and to ask big questions about the universe. books for teens

The best books for teens don't talk down to their audience. They tackle difficult subjects—mental health, systemic injustice, grief, and trauma—with unflinching honesty. They respect the intelligence and emotional maturity of their readers. If you are building a foundation of YA literature, there are a few touchstone novels that have defined the modern era. These are the books that almost every teen reader will encounter at some point, and for good reason. Moving slightly back in time, this dystopian novel