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Recommended Reads 

Recommended Reads
Book Divas:
"The Leading Online Book Club for YA and College Readers"
Book Loons for Teens:
This site offers teen book reviews, an email newsletter service, updates on new books, book series information and more.
Great Scavenger Hunt:
Fill out the trivia challenges posted by authors for chances to win prizes for yourself and your library!
Grouchy.com:
Find reviews of great books, read author interviews, or join with other book lovers on the message board.
inkpop:
Harper Collins has provided an online forum "that connects rising stars in teen lit with talent-spotting readers and publishing professionals."
No Flying No Tights:
This site reviews graphic novels for teens. You can browse reviews by subject or visit the index for an alphabetical listing.
Printz Award:
The American Library Association sponsors the Michael L. Printz Award each year for a book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature.
Reading Rants:
Check out this blog for teen booklists and reviews put together by a teen librarian and other teen reviewers. These reviews are interesting and honest!
Smart Girl:
Share your poems and letters with others or write and post your own reviews of books, music, games, and movies.
Teen Fire:
This is a great source for writers and readers to be inspired run by Sourcebooks Inc.
Teen Ink:
Written by teens for teens. A publication of The Young Authors Foundation, Inc.
Teen Reads:
Find cool new book reviews, author information and interviews, and an online reader's newsletter.
Thumbs Up Award:
Teen Services Division of the Michigan Library Association awards a book once a year for excellence in Teen/Young Adult literature