Young Adult books are one of my favorite things so today I'm sharing the 10 best YA titles I read in 2024. Whether you’re an educator looking to add new reads to your classroom library, a media specialist keeping up with the latest releases, or just a book lover hunting for your next great read, this episode is for you.

Highlights:

• How I read so many books each year
• My rating scale
• 10 titles you won't want to miss

Resources Mentioned:

Royal Scandal by Aimee Carter - https://amzn.to/3YAYo4p

Reckless by Lauren Roberts - https://amzn.to/40geIZo

I Wish You Would by Eva Des Lauriers - https://amzn.to/3BTpDOO

The Girl in Question by Tess Sharpe - https://amzn.to/4fbZ2dS

The Wilderness of Girls by Madeline Claire Franklin - https://amzn.to/4fjWGKj

Dungeons and Drama by Kristy Boyce - https://amzn.to/3AcWWM8

Nothing Like the Movies by Lynn Painter - https://amzn.to/4hfbv2r

Us in Ruins by Rachel Moore - https://amzn.to/48gVC7z

The Judgment of Yoyo Gold by Isaac Blum - https://amzn.to/3NLRfrv

Mirror Girls by Kelly McWilliams - https://amzn.to/4hluGrl

How to Rate a Book from a High School English Teacher - https://www.samanthainsecondary.com/2022/08/01/how-to-rate-a-book-from-a-high-school-english-teacher/

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