Young Adult Books
The WA authors found on this page write fiction for secondary school aged children.
Reading levels and content will vary, so read more about the book or have a look at it before you borrow or purchase it for your teenager. Some books stand alone, others are part of a series, and some of the authors have been inspired by people and places from WA's history.
Click on the author's name and then the title of the book to find more information about it, and the public libraries in which it can be found. You can request it from another library if it is not available at your local library.
You can click the link next to their name to take you to their website. Over time more authors will be added to this page.
Ben Beaton (video)
A confronting yet uplifting story.
AJ Betts (website)
A thiller and a warm coming of age tale by this inspiring writer.
Anthony Eaton (website)
Future dystopias and doomed expeditions are brought to vivid life in these books.
Deb Fitzpatrick (website)
This writer understands what it's like to be a teenager, and to make the wrong choices.
Julia Lawrinson (website)
Stories about kids on the edge.
Brigid Lowry
Great books for teenagers and those heading into adolescense.
Dave Luckett (website)
Fabulous and enthralling fantasy.
Shirley Marr (website)
Author of a verse novel and a new book out in 2012.
Kate McCaffrey (blog)
Award winning stories that tackle current social issues in a readable way.
Lara Morgan (website)
Interesting world building in fantasy and sci-fi series.
Glyn Parry (website)
Award winning author of contemporary stories, and short stories, too.
DJ Stutley
Gripping thriller stories set in Perth.
Zoe Thurner (website)
First time author with larger thean life characters.
Katy Watson-Kell (website)
Fast paced thriller.
Dianne Wolfer (website)
Evocative and thoughtful stories from the past and present.
Shaun Tan (website)
Who said picture books and short stories are just for kids??
Tim Winton (website)
We love Lockie Leonard!
Page last updated: Monday 2 April 2012
