YA Nonfiction audiobooks

Elon Musk: A Mission to Save the World

By: Anna Crowley Redding

Narrated by: Chris Ciulla & Emily Lawrence

Length: 5 hours 20 minutes

Abridged: No

A riveting YA biography that shows how a once-bullied school boy became an iconic visionary who the New York Times described as "arguably the most important and successful entrepreneur in the world."

Elon Musk is the visionary behind SpaceX and CEO of the electric car company Tesla. He is working on unique and daring improvements to both public... Read more

Tiempos verbales del inglés

By: Ken Xiao, Urison Xiao

Narrated by: Ken Xiao

Length: 4 hours 50 minutes

Abridged: No

Has estudiado inglés durante años, pero aún utilizas los tiempos equivocados. Has probado muchos métodos, pero sigues cometiendo errores con los tiempos verbales. Puedes leer los tiempos verbales, pero cuando los hablas o los escribes, no estás seguro de qué tiempo usar.La buena noticia es que esto es de lo más normal.Alguna vez, Ken fue como... Read more

The Shapeshifter

By: Claudia Navone

Narrated by: Claudia Navone

Length: 18 hours 2 minutes

Abridged: No

This is a story of a magical life. A young girl with introductions to the elite of the ballet world discovers who she is through romantic encounters in Monte Carlo, Florence, London, New York City, and many more glamorous locations. She leaves the world of dance and becomes a fashion editor at one of the top fashion magazines in the world. But... Read more

The Hormone Diaries

By: Hannah Witton

Narrated by: Hannah Witton

Length: 4 hours 12 minutes

Abridged: No

An honest, funny and feminist take on living with your period (and hormones!), by the award-winning sex education and body positivity vlogger, and author of Doing It!, Hannah Witton.

When it comes to periods, we're often expected to cope with it quietly. But our periods and our hormones affect every area of our lives - so I am done with... Read more

Pronúncia em inglês

By: Ken Xiao

Narrated by: Ken Xiao & Jacyle Santos

Length: 6 hours 58 minutes

Abridged: No

Você quer aprender a pronunciar o inglês, mas existem tantos livros. Você não sabe qual é o livro certo para você, nem qual livro pode fornecer os resultados que deseja.
Agora, veja isto:
Meu nome é Ken Xiao. Eu não falava nada de inglês quando me mudei para os Estados Unidos aos 17 anos de idade, mas veja meu inglês agora! O áudio desta livro é a... Read more

VIRAL: The Fight Against AIDS in America

By: Ann Bausum

Narrated by: Vikas Adam & Ann Bausum

Length: 4 hours 23 minutes

Abridged: No

Groundbreaking narrative nonfiction for teens that tells the story of the AIDS crisis in America.

Thirty-five years ago, it was a modern-day, mysterious plague. Its earliest victims were mostly gay men, some of the most marginalized people in the country; at its peak in America, it killed tens of thousands of people. The losses were staggering,... Read more

Dissenter on the Bench

By: Victoria Ortiz

Narrated by: Lisa Larsen

Length: 4 hours 54 minutes

Abridged: No

Dramatically narrated case histories from Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's stellar career are interwoven with an account of her life—including her childhood, family, beliefs, many faceted personality, education, marriage, children, legal and judicial career, and other achievements. The cases described, many involving young people, demonstrate her... Read more

Raising Readers

By: Megan Daley

Narrated by: Helena Plazzer

Length: 7 hours 36 minutes

Abridged: No

An essential guide for every parent and educator – all you need to know about inspiring children to read.
Some kids refuse to read, others won't stop. Either way, many parents question the best way to support their child's literacy journey. When can you start reading to your child? How do you find that special book to inspire a reluctant reader?... Read more

Sabina

By: Bella Kuligowska Zucker

Narrated by: Suzanne Toren

Length: 5 hours 12 minutes

Abridged: No

This is the memoir written by Bella Kuligowska Zucker, the only person in her family to survive the Holocaust. In September 1939, Bella was a carefree teenager living in Poland when the German army struck. She was rounded up with her friends and family and sent to a series of grim Jewish ghettos. After loved ones were separated and lost through... Read more

Learn Arabic

By: Collins Dictionaries

Narrated by: Daniel Richards & Luna Hilal

Length: 8 hours 12 minutes

Abridged: No

Listen to everyday words and phrases in Arabic, then repeat, practise and refine! A relaxing way to pick up the language. Follow the words using the free booklet, also available at: collinsdictionary.com/resources Covers the words you need for modern life in Arabic-speaking countries with topics on home life, work... Read more

Living on the Edge: How to Fight and Win the Battle for Your Mind and Heart (Teen Edition)

By: Gary Roe

Narrated by: Gary Roe

Length: 37 minutes

Abridged: No

We're all living on the edge.
Life is tough. Bad things happen. To us. To those we love and care about.
We wonder what's coming next. We're scared, anxious, angry, and sad.
We try, but never feel good enough, smart enough, or attractive enough. We wear masks. We try to fit in. We live lies.
We're on a downward spiral. Maybe you're on a downward... Read more

Learn Japanese

By: Collins Dictionaries

Narrated by: Daniel Richards & Oki Mikito

Length: 7 hours 6 minutes

Abridged: No

Listen to everyday words and phrases in Japanese, then repeat, practise and refine! A relaxing way to pick up the language. Follow the words using the free booklet, also available at: collinsdictionary.com/resources Covers the words you need for modern life in Japan with topics on home life, work and school... Read more

Learn Italian

By: Collins Dictionaries

Narrated by: Daniel Richards & Alessandra De Luca

Length: 7 hours 30 minutes

Abridged: No

Listen to everyday words and phrases in Italian, then repeat, practise and refine! A relaxing way to pick up the language. Follow the words using the free booklet, also available at: collinsdictionary.com/resources Covers the words you need for modern life in Italy with topics on home life, work and school... Read more

Brave Face

By: Shaun David Hutchinson

Narrated by: Shaun David Hutchinson

Length: 7 hours 21 minutes

Abridged: No

A YALSA 2020 Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults Selection

“[P]rofound…a triumph—a full-throated howl to the moon to remind us why we choose to survive and thrive.” —Brendan Kiely, New York Times bestselling author of Tradition

“Razor-sharp, deeply revealing, and brutally honest…emotionally raw and deeply insightful.” —Booklist (starred review)
... Read more

Learn Spanish

By: Collins Dictionaries

Narrated by: Daniel Richards & Dani Lloret

Length: 7 hours 38 minutes

Abridged: No

Listen to everyday words and phrases in Spanish, then repeat, practise and refine! A relaxing way to pick up the language. Follow the words using the free booklet, also available at: collinsdictionary.com/resources Covers the words you need for modern life in Spain with topics on home life, work and school... Read more

Learn German

By: Collins Dictionaries

Narrated by: Daniel Richards & Dirk Ploenissen

Length: 8 hours 8 minutes

Abridged: No

Listen to everyday words and phrases in German, then repeat, practise and refine! A relaxing way to pick up the language. Follow the words using the free booklet, also available at: collinsdictionary.com/resources Covers the words you need for modern life in Germany with topics on home life, work and school... Read more

Learn Mandarin Chinese

By: Collins Dictionaries

Narrated by: Daniel Richards & Xu Peixian

Length: 6 hours 45 minutes

Abridged: No

Listen to everyday words and phrases in Mandarin Chinese, then repeat, practise and refine! A relaxing way to pick up the language. Follow the words using the free booklet, also available at: collinsdictionary.com/resources Covers the words you need for modern life in China with topics on home life, work and school... Read more

Learn French

By: Collins Dictionaries & Erwan Trematerra

Narrated by: Daniel Richards & Michel Rousseau

Length: 7 hours 52 minutes

Abridged: No

Listen to everyday words and phrases in French, then repeat, practise and refine! A relaxing way to pick up the language. Follow the words using the free booklet, also available at: collinsdictionary.com/resources Covers the words you need for modern life in France with topics on home life, work and school... Read more

The Truths We Hold

By: Kamala Harris

Narrated by: Robin Miles

Length: 6 hours 43 minutes

Abridged: No

Now adapted for young readers, Vice President Kamala Harris's empowering memoir about the values and inspirations that guided her life.

With her election to the vice presidency, her election to the U.S. Senate, and her position as attorney general of California, Kamala Harris has blazed trails throughout her entire political career. But how did... Read more

Trans Mission

By: Alex Bertie

Narrated by: Alex Bertie

Length: 3 hours 52 minutes

Abridged: No

A brave firsthand account of online personality Alex Bertie's life, struggles, and victories as a transgender teen, as well as a groundbreaking guide for transitioning teens.
Long before he became known for his YouTube videos, Alex Bertie was an isolated, often-afraid transgender teenager looking for answers. In this revolutionary memoir and... Read more

Black Indians

By: William Loren Katz

Narrated by: Bill Andrew Quinn

Length: 6 hours 1 minute

Abridged: No

The compelling account of how two heritages united in their struggle to gain freedom and equality in America.

The first paths to freedom taken by runaway slaves led to Native American villages. There, black men and women found acceptance and friendship among our country's original inhabitants. Though they seldom appear in textbooks and movies,... Read more

Dream Within a Dream

By: Patricia MacLachlan

Narrated by: Jesse Vilinsky

Length: 2 hours 13 minutes

Abridged: No

When Louisa (short for Louisiana) is sent to stay with her grandparents for the summer, she’s not looking forward to it. While her brother is determined to find a way to stay on Deer Island forever, Louisa would rather be off having adventures with their globetrotting ornithographer parents. She’s a writer, and there’s nothing on all of Deer... Read more

The Guy's Guide to Four Battles Every Young Man Must Face

By: Jonathan McKee

Narrated by: Kirby Heyborne

Length: 4 hours 8 minutes

Abridged: No

"Why wait for something when I can enjoy it now?"

"The images don't really affect me . . . do they?"

"And how could smoking a little weed really be bad when it's becoming legalized everywhere?"

"I'd like to tell you I don't care what others think, but honestly, I want to be liked."

Maybe you're thinking, "I've had one . . . maybe even a... Read more

Lies My Teacher Told Me for Young Readers

By: James Loewen & Rebecca Stefoff

Narrated by: L.J. Ganser

Length: 6 hours 40 minutes

Abridged: No

Now adapted for young readers ages 12 through 18, the national bestseller that makes real American history come alive in all of its conflict, drama, and complexity Lies My Teacher Told Me is one of the most important-and successful-history books of our time. Having sold nearly two million copies, the book won an American Book Award and the... Read more