Kids Bookseller Picks

The Wild Huntress

By: Emily Lloyd-Jones
Narrated by: Moira Quirk
Length: 11 hours 49 minutes

“If you’re looking for an atmospheric fall read that’s well-written, adventurous, and reminiscent of your favorite childhood fairytales, The Wild Huntress is your next pick! Read more

The Bletchley Riddle

By: Ruta Sepetys & Steve Sheinkin
Narrated by: Louis Hill, Georgina Jane, Ruta Sepetys & Steve Sheinkin
Length: 9 hours 29 minutes

“Wow! Just wow! Well-written, informative historical fiction with YA characters and a compelling storyline. Nothing felt dumbed down for the YA audience. As a fully-grown adult, I learned so much about Bletchley Park and the realities of WWII through the eyes of a Londoner. Read more

The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science

The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science: Book #1

By: Kate McKinnon
Narrated by: Kate McKinnon & Emily Lynne
Length: 4 hours 54 minutes

“Highly recommend for an engaging, interactive read-aloud, written and narrated by Kate McKinnon, both in the book and in the narration, with lots of personal asides and breaking of the fourth wall. Kids will love because it is hilarious, and adults will also appreciate the subtle, adult humor throughout. Read more

Heir (A Good Morning America YA Book Club Pick)

By: Sabaa Tahir
Narrated by: Vidish Athavale, Esme Lonsdale, Joe Pitts, Marco Young & Rachel Petladwala
Length: 17 hours 46 minutes

“I loved Heir by Sabaa Tahir! Her world building is amazing, and easy to comprehend. I loved the war between the rich and poor, and the fact that unlikely friends band together! I loved the multiple perspectives, and the fact that I didn’t expect what was going to come! I love when a book is unpredictable! Read more

Twenty-Four Seconds from Now . . .

A LOVE Story

By: Jason Reynolds
Narrated by: Guy Lockard
Length: 4 hours 27 minutes

“One thing I can always count on, is for Jason Reynolds to write a culturally aware experience that makes me feel so seen. But it's still so unique to the characters he's created. This story brought back all those first love feelings and I can't wait for teens to read about a light, honest, & soft love from characters that look like them. Read more

When the World Tips Over

By: Jandy Nelson
Narrated by: Michael Crouch, Alex McKenna, Briggon Snow, Caitlin Kinnunen & Julia Whelan
Length: 17 hours 16 minutes

“An all-star cast delivers one of my favorite books of 2024. Love, deception, tragedy, creativity, generational curses, brothers, soul mates and legacies, all set in a fictional Northern California wine town. This family saga of four generations of Falls will take your breathe away. I won't be the first nor last to compare it to East of Eden. Read more

The Wild Robot

The Wild Robot: Book #1

By: Peter Brown
Narrated by: Kate Atwater
Length: 4 hours 14 minutes

“A crate containing a robot washes ashore of a small island inhibited only by wildlife, and when some curious otters turn the robot on, everything changes. Absolutely beautiful, emotional, and funny as Roz learns how to exist in a wild world. Read more

The Lost Library

By: Rebecca Stead & Wendy Mass
Narrated by: Christopher Gebauer, Jennifer Blom & Rob Dircks
Length: 4 hours 15 minutes

“The Lost Library is told in three perspectives: Evan, who is an inquisitive boy entering the last summer before middle school; Al, a ghostly librarian who has lost her place in the world; and Mortimer, a large orange cat who is dedicated, kind, and lonely. They are connected, tenuously, by a little free library, and more deeply by the mysteries... Read more

Look Both Ways

A Tale Told in Ten Blocks

By: Jason Reynolds
Narrated by: Heather Alicia Simms, Chris Chalk, Bahni Turpin, Kevin R. Free, JD Jackson, Guy Lockard, January LaVoy, Jason Reynolds, Adenrele Ojo & David Sadzin
Length: 3 hours 58 minutes

“Each chapter is a different voice in the audiobook, with the final chapter read by Jason Reynolds himself (which is perfect, because it is the most poetic, as well). I adored this book, and my students are loving it, too! The little clues throughout about the bus, and the way the characters subtly interact without realizing it is masterful. Read more

The Silver Arrow

By: Lev Grossman
Narrated by: Simon Vance
Length: 3 hours 51 minutes

“This is a great book for a family read aloud. Loved the narrator for the audiobook. Read more

The Eyes and the Impossible

(Newbery Medal Winner)

By: Dave Eggers
Narrated by: Ethan Hawke
Length: 5 hours 18 minutes

“You will have a hard time finding a more joyous listening experience this summer than indulging in Ethan Hawke's inspired performance of Dave Egger's touching new novel, The Eyes and the Impossible. Told from the point of view of a wild dog in an urban park, this story of friendship is truly a story that readers and listeners of all ages will... Read more

Cog

By: Greg van Eekhout
Narrated by: James Fouhey
Length: 4 hours 1 minute

“Cognitive Development is Cog’s primary purpose, and his fresh, clear way of looking at the world makes me want to chase after him so his wisdom is always next to me. Read with sincerity and character, I loved listening to this story on a recent road trip. Great for conversation or just ruminating, Cog like Wall-E makes the world better because... Read more

Amari and the Night Brothers

Supernatural Investigations: Book #1

By: B. B. Alston
Narrated by: Imani Parks
Length: 11 hours 11 minutes

“Amari and the Night Brothers is a contemporary children's Sci-Fi/Fantasy in the vein of Men in Black and Supernatural. Monsters, magic, and supernatural beings living amongst us, but not everyone can see them (or even knows that they are there). Amari (and her missing older brother Quinton) can and have to balance living in the modern world... Read more

Before the Ever After

By: Jacqueline Woodson
Narrated by: Guy Lockard
Length: 2 hours 14 minutes

“Jacqueline Woodson tackles the aftermath of concussions on a boy and his family. The only son of a pro-football player sees his dad change before his eyes, and must alter his own participation in the rough-housing team games he loves, in this middle-grade novel. It's great for 9-12 year olds, full of play action and admiration, personal growth... Read more

Not Quite a Ghost

By: Anne Ursu
Narrated by: Eva Kaminsky
Length: 6 hours 45 minutes

“An eye-opening story of post-viral syndrome, with a bit of a spookiness and a lot of middle school angst. Perfect who any child who might be suffering from an illness wither diagnosed or not. Also a wonderful way to teach empathy to those blessed with good health. Lots of pop culture references that kids today will certainly appreciate. Read more

Everything Sad is Untrue

(a true story)

By: Daniel Nayeri
Narrated by: Daniel Nayeri
Length: 7 hours 48 minutes

“A beautiful patchwork of a story. Astonishing in its complexity and heart. I listened to the audio through Libro.fm and loved hearing the author read his story, to hear his pronunciation and cadence. Brilliant! Cannot recommend enough. Read more

Frankie & Bug

By: Gayle Forman
Narrated by: Stockard Channing
Length: 5 hours 21 minutes

“I listened to the audiobook, narrated by Stockard Channing. Incredible. She brought so much to the story with her inflection. The story of Frankie and Bug is so good and delicately handles situations similar to Front Desk. Kids know when something is not right, and they're not scared to address it. The kids have amazing role models in their... Read more

Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow

Nevermoor: Book #1

By: Jessica Townsend
Narrated by: Gemma Whelan
Length: 11 hours

“From the moment the clock strikes midnight on her eleventh birthday, Morrigan Crow’s life is forfeit. Born on Eventide, the most unlucky day of the year, she’s lived her short life as a cursed child — neglected and blamed for every misfortune of those around her. But when eccentric benefactor Jupiter North whisks her away from certain doom and... Read more

The Golden Swift

By: Lev Grossman
Narrated by: Simon Vance
Length: 4 hours 11 minutes

“Just as good if not better than the first book, The Silver Arrow! Adults could learn a lot by reading this book, too. Kate and Tom grapple with relatable personal issues, along with trying to save the world and its creatures via their magical train. This time, they meet up with another pair of young conductors, and learn hard and important... Read more

From the Desk of Zoe Washington

Zoe Washington

By: Janae Marks
Narrated by: Bahni Turpin
Length: 6 hours 9 minutes

“On Zoe's 12th birthday, she is looking through the mail for happy wishes when she discovers a letter from her birth father sent from the prison he has been serving his sentence in since she was born. Emotions and questions abound: should she trust this man she has never met? What would happen if she wrote back? Is it ok to keep it a secret from... Read more