Books play a critical role in the development and education of teenagers. They help to expand their imaginations, develop empathy, and improve their critical thinking skills. For these reasons, it’s important to choose books that are engaging, thought-provoking, and relevant to the experiences of teenagers. The following is a list of award-winning books for teens that have received recognition for their exceptional quality and impact on young readers.

1. “The Fault in Our Stars” by John Green – This best-selling novel is a moving story about two teens who meet at a cancer support group and fall in love. It has received numerous awards and accolades, including being a Michael L. Printz Award Honor Book and a YALSA Popular Paperback for Young Adults.
2. “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee – This classic novel explores themes of racial injustice and the loss of innocence through the eyes of Scout Finch, a young girl growing up in 1930s Alabama. It has received numerous awards, including the Pulitzer Prize and a Michael L. Printz Award Honor Book.
3. “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” by Stephen Chbosky – This coming-of-age novel is told through the letters of Charlie, a high school freshman navigating the ups and downs of growing up. It has received numerous awards and accolades, including being a YALSA Popular Paperback for Young Adults.
4. “Speak” by Laurie Halse Anderson – This novel is about a high school student named Melinda who is the victim of sexual assault and the challenges she faces as she tries to find her voice and heal. It has received numerous awards, including being a Michael L. Printz Award Honor Book and a YALSA Popular Paperback for Young Adults.
5. “The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins – This dystopian novel is set in a future where children are forced to compete in a televised battle to the death. It has received numerous awards and accolades, including being a Michael L. Printz Award Honor Book and a YALSA Popular Paperback for Young Adults.
6. “Divergent” by Veronica Roth – This novel is set in a dystopian society where people are divided into factions based on their personalities, and the protagonist, Tris, must choose which faction to join. It has received numerous awards and accolades, including being a YALSA Popular Paperback for Young Adults.
7. “The Maze Runner” by James Dashner – This science-fiction novel is set in a dystopian world where a group of teens must work together to solve the mystery of the maze and escape to freedom. It has received numerous awards and accolades, including being a YALSA Popular Paperback for Young Adults.
8. “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” by Ransom Riggs – This novel is a combination of vintage photographs and a haunting story about a young boy who travels to a mysterious island to uncover the truth about his grandfather’s past. It has received numerous awards and accolades, including being a YALSA Popular Paperback for Young Adults.
9. “Thirteen Reasons Why” by Jay Asher – This novel is about a high school student named Clay who receives a mysterious package of cassette tapes that detail the reasons why a classmate named Hannah took her own life. It has received numerous awards and accolades, including being a YALSA Popular Paperback for Young Adults.
10. “Shadow and Bone” by Leigh Bardugo – This novel is set in a fantastical world where magic is feared and the protagonist, Alina, discovers she has the power to destroy the Shadow Fold. Treachery and danger are at every turn, and Alina must use all of her wits and power to stop those who would use the Fold as a weapon.