Sam Shepherd, McGill University

Because there’s more to growing up than ‘The Catcher in the Rye.’

Jocelyn Campos, University of Texas at San Antonio

The long-awaited novel from the New York Times’ best-selling author comes out Feb. 5.

Daisy Orozco, Cal State University, Northridge

The best books of the year, as voted by you. Did your favorites make the cut?

Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago

It’s a message: stand up for what you believe in, regardless of the consequences.

Danielle Richardson, Florida State University

Because representation matters, even in fictional teen romances.

Maahfio Otchere, Villanova University

Angie Thomas’ vivid novel follows the coming-of-age stories of teens living in two different communities facing racial conflicts.