Teens

Safe Place at the Boston Public Library

Safe Place quickly connects youth ages 12-17 to needed help of safety and shelter through our partnership with Bridge Over Troubled Waters.

How to Write a Poem

Celebrate National Poetry Writing Month this April by checking out one of these books on the craft of poetry.

Yssis Cano-Santiago in the Central Library

The Associates of the Boston Public Library recently announced that Yssis Cano-Santiago has been awarded the 2024-25 Writer-in-Residence.

National Origami Day

Whether you are a pro, just getting started, or simply want to learn, check out these books and documentaries on the art of paper folding.

Teen Intern Review: An Ember In the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir

See Abri's thoughts on An Ember In the Ashes in this blog post, then check out the book for yourself and decide if you agree!

Teen Intern Review: The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han

See Abri's thoughts on The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han, then check out the book for yourself and decide if you agree!

Teen Intern Review: Lightlark by Alex Aster

Read Abri's thoughts on Lightlark by Alex Aster, then check out the book for yourself and decide if you agree!

Queer Lit Review: September 2025

This month: a history of gender diverse athletes, a vampire searching for other vampires, & a supernatural entity taking over a teen's body.
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