The Library for Teens
Book Space
Book Awards
Alex Award
American Library Association’s ten best books written for adults that appeal to teens.
Nonfiction for Young Adults Award
Winner and finalists represent the best nonfiction books published for teens.
Printz Award
Winners selected by the American Library Association as best of the year.
Sunshine State Young Readers’ Award
(Grades 6‑8)
Nominations for the best book as voted by Florida students.
Book Lists
YALSA Teens’ Top Ten
A “teen choice” list nominated and voted on by teens.
Epic Reads
Young Adult books from A to Z. Including videos, new releases, interviews, top lists and much more!
Websites
Book Riot
Book Riot is the largest independent editorial book site in North America, and home to a host of media, from podcasts to newsletters to original content, all designed around diverse readers and across all genres.
Project Gutenberg
Project Gutenberg is a volunteer effort to digitize and archive cultural works, to "encourage the creation and distribution of eBooks". Most of the items in its collection are the full texts of public domain books.
Internet Archive
Internet Archive is a non-profit library of millions of free books, movies, software, music, websites, and more.
What Should I Read Next
Type in the name of a book you like and get recommendations for similar titles!
Homework Help
Websites
Ask a Librarian
Virtual reference services from a Florida librarian through live chat, texting, and email.
Crash Course
Check out the playlists for past courses in physics, philosophy, games, economics, U.S. government and politics, astronomy, anatomy & physiology, world history, biology, literature, ecology, chemistry, psychology, and U.S. history.
Dictionary.com
Look up the meaning of a word.
Hippo Campus
HippoCampus.org is a free, core academic web site that delivers rich multimedia content on general education subjects to teachers and college professors, and their students, free of charge.
Khan Academy
Free video tutorials for math, biology, physics, chemistry, finance and history.
MDPLS Online Homework Help & Tutoring Program
Sign‑up weekly for free one‑on‑one tutoring from certified teachers.
Student's Internet Research Guide
Separating Fact vs. Fiction
A guide for ways to search smart, check for credible sources and cite your sources.
TED‑Ed
A collection of education videos on topics including math, social studies, psychology, science and the arts.
Tutor.com
Live one‑to‑one help available every day from noon to midnight daily.
Databases
Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos
Spanish-language student encyclopedia.
General OneFile
Gale Cengage Learning
One-stop source for millions of full‑text articles, updated daily.
Literature Resource Center
Gale Cengage Learning
Full-text articles and authors’ works, literary criticisms, and biographies related to authors, their works, and literary movements.
Opposing Viewpoints In Context
Gale Cengage Learning
Viewpoint and opinion articles, topic overviews, full-text articles, and primary sources on current social issues.
InfoTrac Student Edition
Gale Cengage Learning
Indexed and full-text magazines, newspapers, podcasts, and reference books with information on the arts, science, people, government and history.
Testing & Education Reference Center
Gale Cengage Learning
Practice questions bank for math, reading and science and practice tests for FCAT and AP exams.
World Book Online—Info Finder
Encyclopedia, articles, learning resources, and research tools for middle school students.
World Book Online—Reference Center
Encyclopedia, multimedia, eBooks, primary sources and citation builder for high school students.
College
Books
The Complete Guide to Paying for College
Countdown to College
21 “To‑Do” Lists for High School
Fiske Guide to Colleges 2020
The K&W Guide to Colleges for Students with Learning Differences
The Ultimate Scholarship Book 2019
Websites
The ACT
Learn all about the ACT including practice questions and upcoming test dates.
BigFuture by The College Board
Plan for your college future by finding colleges, exploring careers and finding ways to pay for college.
FAFSA
Get help paying for college with a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Florida Department of Education
Office of Student Financial Assistance
Information about student loans and state grants, scholarships & applications.
The SAT
Learn all about the SAT including practice questions and upcoming test dates.
Tutor.com
Live one‑to‑one help available every day from noon to midnight daily.
Databases
Accredited Schools Online
A comprehensive accreditation resource for anyone in the process of selecting a college.
lynda.com
Teaching hundreds of software, creative, and business skills, lynda.com tutorials are current and effective.
Testing & Education Reference Center
Gale Cengage Learning
Online practice tests, prep courses and eBooks for SAT, PSAT, ACT and AP exams. Also, search for colleges and scholarship opportunities.
Careers
Books
Careers
The Graphic Guide to Finding the Perfect Job for You
Girl Mogul
dream it. do it. change the world
Job U
How to Find Wealth and Success by Developing the Skills Companies Actually Need
Modernize Your Resume
Get Noticed… Get Hired
What Color is Your Parachute?
A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers
Websites
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Source for career information covering hundreds of occupations, describing what they do, the work environment and how to become one.
Summerjobs.com
Resource for finding summer jobs and seasonal staff positions for high school and college students.
Tutor.com
Live one‑to‑one help available every day from noon to midnight daily.
Databases
Accredited Schools Online
A comprehensive accreditation resource for anyone in the process of selecting a college.
lynda.com
Teaching hundreds of software, creative, and business skills, lynda.com tutorials are current and effective.
Testing & Education Reference Center
Gale Cengage Learning
Online practice tests and eBooks for career certification exams, resume builder, and career/vo‑tech school search.
Health & Relationships
Books
Gender Identity
Beyond Pronouns and Bathrooms
Life Sucks
How to Deal with the Way Life is, Was, and Will Always be Unfair
Mindfulness and Meditation
Handling Life with a Calm and Focused Mind
Positively Teen
A Practical Guide to a More Positive, More Confident You
Websites
Center for Young Women’s Health
Health information for teen girls including guides, quizzes, chats and more.
Love is Respect
Safe space for teens to access information about healthy dating attitudes and relationships.
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
Find information for you or someone else who is in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
CORA
Community Overcomming Relationship Abuse
Learn about healthy relationship tools, ways to identify relationship abuse, and resources available to teens.
Teens Health
A place for teens to find honest information and advice about health, emotions and life.
Young Men’s Health
A website for teen guys about health information.
Volunteering
Websites
Volunteer @ the Library
Teens 16 and older can volunteer in the library.
Camillus House
Volunteers 14 and older assist Camillus House with helping the poor and homeless.
City Year
Young adults 17‑24 with a high school diploma or GED commit 10 months to full‑time service as tutors and mentors.
DoSomething.org
Become a member and join other young people taking action.
Environmentally Endangered Lands Program
Volunteer to help protect and restore natural areas in Miami‑Dade County.
Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden
Volunteers 16 and older can help with the horticulture, visitor services and special events programs.
HistoryMiami
Teens 14 and up are welcome to volunteer with HistoryMiami.
Marjorie Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center
Volunteers 16 and older can help with Restoration Days and Beach Clean‑ups.
Miami Children’s Museum
Teens 16 and older can interact, teach and inspire museum visitors. Volunteers of all abilities, interests and schedules are needed.
Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces
Miami‑Dade County
Volunteer at one of Miami‑Dade County’s parks.
South Florida SPCA
Volunteers 12 and older can volunteer at the ranch working with the horses or at outreach events.