Books, Books, Books! Holiday Books for Teens

Let it Snow
In intertwining short stories by John Green, Maureen Johnson, and Lauren Myracle, several high school couples experience the trials and tribulations along with the joys of romance during a Christmas Eve snowstorm in a small town.

Mistletoe: Four Holiday Stories
A collection of four short stories by popular teen authors.  Contents: Working in a Winter Wonderland by Aimee Friedman-- Have Yourself A Merry Little Breakup by Hailey Abbott-- Scenes from a Cinematic New Year's by Nina Malkin-- The Christmas Choos by Melissa de la Cruz.

Kringle by Tony Abbott
In the fifth century, A.D., as order retreats from Britain with the departing Roman Army, orphaned, twelve-year-old Kringle determines to rescue his beloved guardian from the evil goblins who terrorize the countryside by kidnapping and enslvign humans, and in the process, with the help of elves and others along the way, discovers his true destiny.

House of Winter by Isobel Bird
Cooper, Annie, and Kate celebrate the winter solstice in true Wiccan spirit, joining practitioners of the craft in a remote, haunted house in the wintry mountains. An unexpected blizzard strikes, and the girls cannot resist the lure of the dark house's shrouded mystery.

Holiday Princess by Meg Cabot
Mia presents a guide to the winter holidays, including the story behind some traditions, gift suggestions, make-up and fashion tips for seasonal parties, recipes, and craft ideas.

The Princess Present by Meg Cabot
In a series of diary entries, Princess Mia describes celebrating Christmas with her friends in Genovia.

The Steps by Rachel Cohn
12-year-old Annabel spends holiday break in Sydney Australia with her father and his new family.

What Child is This? by Caroline Cooney
A foster child wishes for a family for Christmas.

Sam I Am by Ilene Cooper
Twelve-year-old Sam, the son of a Jewish father and Christian mother, struggles to understand religion and its role in his family's life during the Hanukkah and Christmas holidays.

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
A miser learns the true meaning of Christmas when he is visited by three ghosts.

The Twelve Dates of Christmas by Cathy Hapka
There’s a spark missing between Lexi and Cameron, so Lexi comes up with a plan to get him to fall for another girl.  But when Lexi has a change of heart, can she find a way to rekindle her relationship with Cameron before his twelfth date at the Christmas Ball?

The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry
A poverty stricken couple try very hard to buy pleasing gifts for one another.

Secret Santa by Sabrina James
Noelle just knows that her gifts have to be from her senior crush! And Froggy thinks the game is the perfect way to get Celia to fall for him… except she thinks his gifts are from Jake, and starts to crush on him!  Romantic mishaps abound, but all is revealed the night of the Winter Dance, where there’s more than one surprise waiting under the mistletoe!

Manga Clause: The Blade of Kringle by Nathanial Marunas
To battle evil teddies, Santa himself must break out his ancient samurai swords, imbued with the spirit of the season and become Manga Clause, guardian and protector of presents!

Starry Starry Night: Three Holiday Stories by Lurlene McDaniel
In three touching novellas - Christmas Child, Last Dance, and Kathy's Life - teens wish upon a star during the holiday season. 

Angels and Other Strangers: Family Christmas stories by Katherine Paterson
Contents: Angels and Other Strangers -- Guests -- Many Happy Returns -- Tidings of Joy-- Maggie's Gift -- Star of Night -- He Came Down-- Woodrow Kennington Works Practically a Miracle-- Broken Windows

It Came Upon a Midnight Clear: family Christmas stories by Katherine Paterson
Newbery Medalist Paterson gathers 12 stories she wrote for her pastor each year at Christmas that illuminate the true meaning of the holiday. Contents: A midnight clear -- Merit badges -- Watchman, tell us of the night -- A stubborn sweetness -- No room at the inn -- Poor little innocent lamb -- In the desert, a highway -- Star lady -- Amazing grace -- Exultate jubilate -- The handmaid of the Lord -- My name is Joseph.

The Christmas Sonata by Gary Paulsen
When a little boy spends Christmas with his dying cousin, they discover that Santa really does exist.

The Unlikely Romance of Kate Bjorkman by Louise Plummer
A girl falls for her older brother’s college friend, and he seems to return her affections until another girl steals him away. 

Jingle Boy by Kieran Scott
When seventeen-year-old Paul loses his Christmas spirit after his girlfriend dumps him and his family life is disrupted, he and his best friend join an anti-Christmas campaign.

Miracle, and Other Christmas Stories by Connie Willis
An innovative author takes a gentle and often humorous look at the true meaning of Christmas in this gift book compilation of her popular Christmas stories from "Asimov's" magazine. From a funny dig at lengthy Christmas newsletters to a poignant look at Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem, Willis weaves in her trademark wit and keen observation to remind readers what makes Christmas so special. Contents: Miracle -- Inn -- In Coppelius's toyshop -- The pony -- Adaptation -- Cat's paw -- Newsletter -- Epiphany -- A final word -- Twelve terrific things to read at Christmas -- And twelve to watch.

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