Booklists

A year on from the riots, as part of our youth focus season, we give you five books that explore the issues facing young people today - from the demonization of the working class to gang culture to the austerity cuts...

What does it mean to be a young person today? These novels take a variety of approaches to exploring the reality of growing up in 21st century Britain

The holidays are here and we're celebrating with this list of our favourite books about unforgettable summers. From love stories to dark comedy, these are all tales of memorable and life-changing summer adventures.

To celebrate the Bard's birthday on 23 April, take a look at our list of some favourite retellings of Shakespeare's plays. From picture book versions from Michael Rosen and Marcia Williams through to teenage novels by Mal Peet and Celia Rees, these books provide the perfect introduction to Shakespeare.

For World Book Day 2012, we're recommending some books that are guaranteed to get you talking. Raising controversial issues and asking challenging questions, these books demand to be debated.

Books are the perfect place to explore and talk about the complexities of the heart. Here are some of our favourites to get you talking about your emotions.

Discover an array of dystopian worlds in our recommended booklist.

Haunted houses, wolves, other dimensions, dark secrets and terrifying mysteries - here are ten scary books to sink your teeth into.

Read our recommended books examining bullying, acceptance and celebrating difference.