Skip to main content
Know before you go! See what services are available today.
 logo
 logo
Forgot your card number?
Forgot your PIN?
  • Reset your password

Get A Library Card

Main navigation

  • Events
  • Lists
  • Research & Learn
  • Services

Main Navigation Secondary

  • Locations
  • Ask Us

Footer Menu

  • About
  • Work With Us
  • Blog
Library Policies  © 2021 Richland Library, Richland County, South Carolina

Social Media Menu

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • Give
BLOG

Great Gifts for Teen Readers 2020

  • Brittany C.
  • Thursday, December 03, 2020
Share:
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn

Why do books make great gifts? 

As an avid reader, books have always been my escape into another world. From journeys across space to quests in magical places, books open doors you may have never even imagined.  Stories provide teens, children, and even adults connections to people different than themselves and cultures different than their own.  The true magic of reading is that it sparks emotional intelligence and empathy in readers. 

In an interview with LitHub, author Sunil Yapa says “Empathy is a profound act of imagination and human connection. In fiction, we imagine ourselves into other people’s experiences. Of course, another word for that is ‘reading.’”

Books give readers an opportunity to explore the human experience, foster important discussions, and seek diverse perspectives in meaningful and enjoyable ways. By gifting a teen in your life a book, you’re giving them so much more.

 

How do I choose great books?

We’ve curated multiple lists spanning several genres to help you narrow down the perfect gift! These lists include diverse characters and authors, award winners, 2020 debuts, staff favorites and so much more. Check them out below:

Award Winning Teen Books

Great Mysteries for Teens

Steamy Romances for Young Adults

Science Fiction and Fantasy for Younger Teens

Teen Audiobooks the Whole Family Will Love

Realistic Fiction for Teens

Great Recent Manga for Teens

2020s Hottest Comics and Graphic Novels for Teens

If you’re looking for more assistance, find more recommendation lists here, check out our Personalized Recommendations form, or call us at 803-799-9084.

 

Looking for more resources?

Check out this great blog post at We Need Diverse Books on the importance of choosing diverse books for community or school-wide reads. Pro-tip: these are also great reasons to read diverse books as a family!

Find other great recommendation lists and book reviews at Epic Reads, Forever Young Adult, and Penguin Teen.

We also recommend checking out a few of our favorite Booktuber videos below:

Jananie recommends her favorite twisty historical YA books that feature a hint of magic!

The Artisan Geek discusses 30+ Black Literature Young Adult books. 

Give a copy by shopping local through BookShop.org or supporting the Richland Library Friends and Foundation through Amazon Smile with your purchase. 

Author

Brittany C.

Teen Center Associate

Tags
Good for Teens
Audience
Parents
Families
Teens (12-18 years)

Related Blog Posts

Image
Cover of Stamped Remix by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X Kendi
Blog
Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and Teens
Image
Black & White photo of a young Black girl with braids.  Her eyes are closed and her face is uplifted in a slight smile.
Blog
#BrainBreaks: Self-Portraits
Image
Book Cover Lollipop Dancing with her Pets
Blog
#OWNVoices: Hip-Hop Lollipop

Footer Menu

  • About
  • Work With Us
  • Blog
Library Policies  © 2021 Richland Library, Richland County, South Carolina

Social Media Menu

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • Give