Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers

The Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers provides annotated lists of books released that year to appeal to teens who, for whatever reason, do not like to read for fun. Find more information on Quick Picks, including past lists, policies and procedures, and how to nominate a title.

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The Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers list identifies titles aimed at encouraging reading among teens who dislike to read for whatever reason. The list selects fiction, nonfiction, and graphic novel titles. Criteria for these titles include those with a high interest "hook", a catchy title/cover, sufficient plot to sustain interest, humor when appropriate, and more. Select a link below to view the full annotated Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers lists.

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