YA books we’re adding to our reading pile in 2026
The best of KS3 and Young Adult books that are winging their way to bookshelves next year. These are the books that we wish we had at secondary school!
A War of Wyverns by S F William
The sequel to the ever-popular ‘Language of Dragons’, step into this incredible fantasy world for the perfect teen escapism.
Onward by Erin Entrada Kelly et al
A fantastic collection of short stories about climate change to inspire young activists in your class.
Control Alter Delete by K L Kettle
An intriguing story that looks that some of the negative impacts of technology in the future and how it affects how lives. A fascinating read that will engage all book-lovers.
Skating Wilder by Brandon Dumais
Part comic, part skating manual, part history of sport book. This new title has it all!
At The End of Everything by Marieke Nijkamp
A thrilling post-apocalyptic style survival story about a group of teens who must survive an infectious disease that is spreading through the Treatment Centre they’ve been forced to stay at.
I Could Give You The Moon by Ann Liang
Return to the world of ‘If You Could See the Sun’ and follow the story of a social media influencer who joins forces with the most unlikely of characters after they share a vision of the future.
Queen of Faces by Petra Lord
A story like nothing you’ve read before. Filled with dark themes, adventure and intriguing magic that teens will race through.
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