19. The Best YA Books of 2024
Manage episode 458210196 series 3585559
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/
Follow Samantha on Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/samanthainsecondary
Some links referenced here are affiliate links. Supporting the podcast through these links comes at no additional cost to you.
--> Shop for your modern day literacy classroom HERE:
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/samantha-in-secondary
--> For tips, book recommendations, and connection with other educators follow along on INSTAGRAM:
https://www.instagram.com/samanthainsecondary/
--> Shop my favorite YA books HERE:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/samanthainsecondary
Mentioned in this episode:
Grab your Close Reading Toolkit
Whether you're new to close reading or just need a refresh, this toolkit has you covered. Head to www.samanthainsecondary.com and click on “reading” to get the toolkit. Start today and help your students unlock new levels of understanding in every text!
20 episodes