As a teenager, it is enjoyable to fall in love with a character or a world and want to keep reading about it. This is exactly what trilogies for teenagers are designed to do: keep teens engaged from one book to the next, continuing a story through several installments. Many of these story arcs involve the complexities of self-discovery, and no matter whether the setting is Earth, space, or somewhere else entirely, the strength of the protagonist shines through. In this book list, readers will find a selection of trilogies written for teens ages 13-18. Taking place in a variety of settings, there is always something more to discover in these titles.
Contributed by: Mary Lanni

	The 5th Wave Collection By: Rick Yancey In The 5th Wave, Cassie finds herself in a world devastated by an alien attack, desperate to save herself and find her lost brother. As the onslaught from the Others—the beings that look human and kill anyone they see—continues, Cassie’s mission is to stay alone and stay alive. But then she meets Evan Walker, who may be Cassie’s only hope for rescuing her brother–or even saving herself. Cassie must choose: between trust and despair, defiance and surrender, life and death. Book 1: The 5th Wave; Book 2: The Infinite Sea; Book 3: The Last Star
	The Daughter of Smoke and Bone Trilogy By: Laini Taylor Seventeen-year-old Karou, a lovely, enigmatic art student in a Prague boarding school, carries a sketchbook of hideous, frightening monsters–the chimaerae who form the only family she has ever known. The series tells the exploits of Karou, who struggles to come to terms with the truth about who and what she is and her role in an ancient war that is still being waged. Book 1: Daughter of Smoke & Bone; Book 2: Days of Blood & Starlight; Book 3: Dreams of Gods & Monsters
	The Gold Seer Trilogy By: Rae Carson Lee Westfall, a young woman with the magical ability to sense the presence of gold, must flee her home to avoid people who would abuse her powers, so when her best friend Jefferson heads out across Gold Rush-era America to stake his claim, she disguises herself as a boy and sets out on her own dangerous journey. Book 1: Walk on Earth a Stranger; Book 2: Like a River Glorious; Book 3: and Into the Bright Unknown
	The Illuminae Trilogy By: Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff Caught in the crossfire of a megacorporation rivalry in 2575, Kady and Ezra, who have just broken up, flee their home planet on an evacuation ship that is quickly overwhelmed by a fast-spreading plague. Book 1: Illuminae; Book 2: Gemina; Book 3: Obsidio
	The Insignia Trilogy By: S.J. Kincaid Tom, a fourteen-year-old genius at virtual reality games, is recruited by the United States Military to begin training at the Pentagon Spire as a Combatant in World War III, controlling the mechanized drones that do the actual fighting off-planet. Book 1: Insignia; Book 2: Vortex; Book 3: Catalyst
	The Legend Trilogy By: Marie Lu In a dark future, when North America has split into two warring nations, fifteen-year-olds Day, a famous criminal, and prodigy June, the brilliant soldier hired to capture him, discover that they have a common enemy. Presents the complete Legend trilogy as well as two original short stories that shed light on the lives of June and Day before they met. Book 1: Legend; Book 2: Prodigy; Book 3: Champion
	March (Trilogy) By: John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, and Nate Powell March is a vivid first-hand account of John Lewis’ lifelong struggle for civil and human rights, meditating in the modern age on the distance traveled since the days of Jim Crow and segregation. Rooted in Lewis’ personal story, it also reflects on the highs and lows of the broader civil rights movement. Book 1: March Book One; Book 2: March Book Two: Book 3: March Book Three
	The Matched Trilogy By: Allyson Condie All her life, Cassia has never had a choice. The Society dictates everything: when and how to play, where to work, where to live, what to eat and wear, when to die, and most importantly to Cassia as she turns 17, whom to marry. When she is Matched with her best friend Xander, things couldn’t be more perfect. But why did her neighbor Ky’s face show up on her match disk as well? Book 1: Matched; Book 2: Crossed; Book 3: Reached
	The Thousandth Floor Trilogy By: Katharine McGee A hundred years in the future, New York is a city of innovation and dreams. Everyone there wants something, and everyone has something to lose. Leda is addicted to drugs she never should have tried, and a boy she never should have touched. Eris faces a betrayal that will tear her family apart. Rylin’s job leads to a new romance and a new life—at the cost of her old one. Watt is a tech genius hired to spy on an upper-floor girl and caught in a web of lies. Avery is genetically designed to be perfect; she has it all—except the one thing she can never have. Book 1: The Thousandth Floor; Book 2: The Dazzling Heights; Book 3: The Towering Sky
	The Undertow Trilogy By: Michael Buckley A sixteen-year-old girl is caught in an epic clash of civilizations when a society of undersea warriors marches out of the ocean into modern-day Coney Island. Book 1: Undertow; Book 2: Raging Sea; Book 3: Heart of the Storm
	The Unwind Trilogy By: Neal Shusterman In a future world where those between the ages of thirteen and eighteen can have their lives “unwound” and their body parts harvested for use by others, three teens go to extreme lengths to uphold their beliefs—and, perhaps, save their own lives. Book 1: Unwind; Book 2: UnWholly; Book 3: UnSouled
	The Winner’s Trilogy By: Marie Rutkoski An aristocratic girl who is a member of a warmongering and enslaving empire purchases a slave, an act that sets in motion a rebellion that might overthrow her world as well as her heart. Book 1: The Winner’s Curse; Book 2: The Winner’s Crime; Book 3: The Winner’s Kiss

Stories are entertaining to read, especially when they feature characters who are out of this world! Whether they actually live on another planet or they are simply not typically part of the common landscape, these creatures inspire imagination and joy. While mythical, the characters in these stories have found a way into the hearts of readers around the world; their familiar plights and behaviors make these characters endearing and provide a novel backdrop against which recognizable stories can be told. Children aged 4-7 will enjoy reading these books to themselves or hearing them read aloud.
Contributed by: Mary Lanni

	Again! By: Emily Gravett At bedtime, Cedric the dragon wants his mother to read his favorite book again, and again, and again.
	Alien Alby By: Kaye Umansky Illustrated by: Sophie Rohrbach When Alby the alien and his pet Squee play in the swampy backyard against Alby’s parents’ wishes, Squee is forced to sleep outside without Alby.
	Astro the Alien Visits Desert Animals By: Emily Sohn Astro the Alien and his friends Ben and Eva visit and learn about desert animals, including lizards, birds, and spiders. Includes reading activities and a word list.
	Baby Dragon, Baby Dragon! By: Melissa Marr Illustrated by: Lena Podesta A dauntless lass and her feisty dragon friend have a fun-filled day exploring the kingdom together.
	Dear Yeti By: James Kwan Told through a series of notes, two boys go on a hike hoping to find Yeti but run into trouble along the way.
	Even Aliens Need Snacks By: Matthew McElligott Creating snacks that make most humans queasy, a young chef finds a new clientele–aliens.
	Fergal and the Bad Temper By: Robert Starling Fergal the dragon has trouble controlling his temper, but after one really fiery day, his mom shows him a trick on how to cool down.
	Have you Seen my Dragon? By: Steve Light In the heart of the city, among the taxis and towers, a small boy travels uptown and down, searching for his friend. Readers will certainly spot the glorious beast; plus an array of big-city icons they can count. Is the dragon taking the crosstown bus, or breathing his fiery breath below a busy street? Maybe he took a taxi to the zoo or is playing with the dogs in the park.
	I’m a Little Alien!: Poems for Little Stars By: James Carter Illustrated by: Mique Moriuchi Presents a collection of humorous poems about space, aliens, mermaids, and robots.
	I’m a Unicorn By: Mallory Loehr Illustrated by: Joey Chou A magical Little Golden Book for little unicorn lovers! I am moonlight white. I have a magical horn. I look a lot like a horse, of course. . . So begins this charming Little Golden Book that introduces the magical unicorn to the littlest readers! In this sweet story, gorgeously illustrated by Disney artist Joey Chou, a unicorn tells the readers all about herself (“My horn can make water clean or heal a hurt”) and her magical life (“I frolic in the forest, I prance in the fields”). Sure to delight little ones who love the magic of fairy tales and beautiful creatures!
	Mermaids Fast Asleep By: Robin Riding Illustrated by: Zoe Persico Silver mermaids with golden hair go to sleep in the sea, counting fish instead of sheep.
	Not Quite Narwhal By: Jessie Sima Born deep in the ocean, Kelp is not like the other narwhals, and one day, when he spies a creature on land that looks like him, he learns why.