This guide is designed to provide information on the resources available regarding young adult literature, with a focus on books with LGBTQ+ representation. The guide includes information on the physical YA collection, the online Catalyst collection, Overdrive E-books, and LGBTQ+ book lists with access suggestions.

What does YA mean?

Young adult (YA) is not a genre, but a category that contains any books marketed towards people aged 12-18 (though these ages are flexible). However, the marketing of a book simply indicates that the books should be interesting to and appropriate for people within the age range, but absolutely anyone can enjoy these books.

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