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Teens Read the National Book Awards brings the excitement and prestige of the National Book Awards to an audience of young people through an exclusive, teen-focused event with National Book Award Finalists, in-school programming, book giveaways, and more. Teens Read features readings, conversation, and a question-and-answer session with New York City’s middle and high school students—and is livestreamed for free for students and educators around the country.
Teens Read the 2025 National Book Awards is hosted by Casey McQuiston, #1 New York Times bestselling author of queer romantic comedies.
Tune in live on Tuesday, November 18 at 11:00am EST.
Kyle Lukoff, A World Worth Saving
Amber McBride, The Leaving Room
Daniel Nayeri, The Teacher of Nomad Land: A World War II Story
Hannah V. Sawyerr, Truth Is
Ibi Zoboi, (S)Kin
Casey McQuiston is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of queer romantic comedies. Their books have been honored by the Stonewall Book Awards, the Lambda Literary Awards, and the American Library Association, and their writing on life and literature has been published in The Washington Post, the New York Times, and Bon Appétit. Their debut novel Red, White & Royal Blue was adapted into an Emmy-nominated film in 2023. When not writing love stories, they can be found staring at the nearest body of water or spending time with their beloved and always-hungry poodle mix, Pepper. Born and raised in Southern Louisiana, Casey now lives with their family in beautiful Queens, New York.
(Photo credit: Sylvie Rosokoff 2025)
The 76th National Book Awards Ceremony will be broadcast live on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 8:00pm EST. Sign up to watch, receive updates about the upcoming ceremony, and discover this year’s Winners in real-time.
