Gift Guide: The Best YA Book Subscription Boxes

Updated December 10, 2025 by Akina Chargualaf

One of the best gifts one can give this holiday season is the gift of reading. Even as adults, we sometimes yearn for books that tug on our heartstrings and remind us that a world of magic, fantasy, and high school butterflies is still possible. Whether you're looking to explore the world of young adult fiction for the first time or hoping to expand your current book collection now, dive into this list of young adult book subscription boxes we have curated just for you.

Whether you prefer sci-fi or romance, the Cratejoy marketplace has the best YA book subscription boxes you can't find anywhere else on the internet. Each high-quality monthly box is an interactive experience on its own and one to deepen your relationship with either yourself or the reader in your life.

Although many of the boxes are designed to bring a variety of new, young adult-themed books into your home and your heart, if you’re looking for a specific genre of book that often appeals to younger readers, some of these book subscription boxes may be for you! Some, such as My Sci-Fi Club Subscription Box , offer new science fiction and fantasy books every month, which appeal to avid readers of any age with vivid imaginations. Others, such as the I Smell Books Classic Book Box , will bring a class novel to those who prefer to peer into the historical past.

Scribbler Box Subscription

From $32.99 per box

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Encourage the would-be writer in your family with Scribbler! This unique subscription box—founded and run by two best-selling novelists—includes not only an autographed book of the month, but an exclusive writer's guide on different elements of craft, tips from publishing pros, and special goodies for writers.

Shipping: Order today and your first box will ship immediately! Then, your next box will on the 21st. All boxes ship via USPS.

Customer Review

“Each monthly delivery of this box is like Christmas morning! There are so many goodies in each box - treats like coffee/tea/hot chocolate, snacks, a journal or notepad or book of writing prompts, pens and stickers and pins and writer’s favorite things. But most important is the monthly novel (with signed bookplate), an inside look at the Publishing Process and an Exclusive Writing Passport penned by each month’s author. Keep up the GREAT WORK LADIES!!!!!” – Courtney D.

14 & Up Young Adult Imagination Box and Mini Subscriptions

From $17.99 per box

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Make getting new books convenient with the Owl Post Books subscription box for young adults. This box is geared towards fantasy lovers and includes up to three new books. Every Owl Post box is curated by an educator with over 15 years of experience, so you can rest assured knowing they'll get great books that are middle school appropriate.

Shipping: Choose your perfect ship date! 🎁 We ship all holiday orders via USPS Media Mail through our trusted partner, ShipStation. Media Mail typically takes 3–7 days (12–16 days for Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. territories). Select your preferred December ship day at checkout to time your gift perfectly!

Customer Review

"This is a great gift! It is packed nicely and looks really good when it shows up. They liked it a lot and really like that it comes monthly. They said the books were really good and they liked reading them. Very very good" - Eileen C.

Young Adult

From $7.50 per box

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Shipping: Shipping is included in the subscription price! All packages are sent via media mail so be patient. We're excited for you to get your book bag as well and the USPS works hard to bring it to you. Media mail, though, takes a bit longer so please allow 6-8 days for the bag of awesomeness to arrive at your door!