Teen Read Week begins October 12

Teen Read Week is an initiative of the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association. Started in 1998, this year marks the 11th celebration of Teen Read Week. It will run from October 12-18, under the theme "Books With Bite @ your library."

Research shows that teens who read for pleasure have better test scores and are more likely to succeed in the workforce. More than 4,800 school and public libraries registered to participate in Teen Read Week last year.

For more information, see the Teen Read Week webpage.