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York County Library system has a fantastic, continuously-growing YA collection that is sure to interest teens and adults alike. It can get a bit overwhelming when looking for a new author to try; let us help! From contemporary to historic fiction, our collection is here for you to explore and enjoy.
Here are some YA authors that are worth checking out:

Contemporary Fiction

1. Ann Brashares—The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants series
   • The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
   • The Second Summer of the Sisterhood
   • Girls in Pants: The Third Summer of the Sisterhood
   • Forever in Blue: The Fourth Summer of the Sisterhood
2. Stephen Chbosky—The Perks of Being a Wallflower
3. John Green—Paper Towns
   • The Fault in Our Stars
4. Jenny Han—To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before trilogy
• To All the Boys I've Loved Before
• P.S. I Still Love You
• Always and Forever, Lara Jean
5. Stephanie Perkins—Anna and the French Kiss series
• Anna and the French Kiss
• Lola and the Boy Next Door
• Isla and the Happily Ever After
6. Rainbow Rowell—Fangirl; Eleanor & Park
7. Nicola Yoon—The Sun is Also a Star; Everything, Everything
8. Ibi Zoboi—American Street

Historical Fiction

1. Laurie Halse Anderson—Seeds of America series
   • Chains
   • Forge
   • Ashes
2. Julie Berry—The Passion of Dolssa
3. Jennifer Donnelly—Revolution
4. Ruta Sepetys—Out of the Easy; Salt to the Sea, Between Shades of Gray

For more young adult books, visit our online catalog. To get a customized list of book recommendations straight from our librarians, fill out our online Looking for a Great Read? survey.