Books by Brian Selznick
“An American boy meets an Italian boy in Italy in the 1980s. They’re in their late teens. It’s beautifully done. It’s not explicit or graphic in a sexual way. It’s very romantic. It’s just perfect.” Read more...
The Best Young Adult Literature of 2025
Susannah Richards, Teacher
Interviews where books by Brian Selznick were recommended
The Best Young Adult Literature of 2025, recommended by Susannah Richards
With technology pulling young people in like never before we need to curate books that motivate teenagers to read, argues Susannah Richards, Associate Professor in Education at Eastern Connecticut State University and a specialist in literature for youth. From the large number of new books published for teens and young adults in 2025, she picks five of the best to ignite and delight young readers.
