What do Tweens Read? Resources for Tween Books

Devote Library Space for Tween Books

Many libraries have defined spaces for younger children and for teens but often lack a space for tweens.  Libraries can create a more welcoming space for tweens by setting up book displays to pique tweens’ interests and providing book lists both in the library and online.

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Check out these starting points for developing your tween book lists:

Tween Book Review Blogs

DogEared by National Geographic

http://kidsblogs.nationalgeographic.com/blog/dogeared/
- National Geographic Kids Blogs allows a group of children, who are selected and monitored by NG Kids staff, to share their unique thoughts and experiences online, through words, pictures, and videos

Tweendom

http://tweendom.blogspot.com/
- Librarian Stacy Dillon's blog about children's and YA books.

Girls Heart Books: The ultimate daily blog for booklovers aged 8-14

http://girlsheartbooks.com/
- This blog is run by three authors for this age group, Jo Cotterill, Anne Rooney and Julie Sykes, and contains lists of authors with information about their books and genre and subject-based reading suggestions.

Book Lists 

ParentDish:

http://www.parentdish.com/2011/01/10/top-100-books-for-tweens-parentdish-picks/

- Includes a brief description of each book

Barnes & Noble List:

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/u/childrens-books-tweens-kids/379003145/

- Includes favorite series & authors, staff picks, coming soon, Nook bestsellers, and by subject (fantasy & magic, classics, school & friendship, etc.)

Amazon List:

http://www.amazon.com/Books-For-Tween-Boys/lm/R3S1VA28QH3GFW

- A list for tween boys

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Additional Readings on the Topic:

http://www.scholastic.com/parents/resources/article/more-reading-resources/spark-your-tweens-interest-reading

- Strategies to keep pre-teens reading