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15 Best April Books for Young Readers

  • CHILDREN'S

    WINNIE NASH IS NOT YOUR SUNSHINE

    APRIL 2, 2024

CHILDREN'S

WINNIE NASH IS NOT YOUR SUNSHINE

by Nicole Melleby

A powerful, emotional look at queerness, pride, and what it truly means to feel held. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    THE WALK OF THE FIELD MOUSE

    APRIL 2, 2024

CHILDREN'S

THE WALK OF THE FIELD MOUSE

by Nadine Robert ; illustrated by Valerio Vidali

A powerful, folkloric tale of persistence and quiet dignity. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • TEEN

    JUST ANOTHER STORY

    APRIL 2, 2024

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

JUST ANOTHER STORY

by Ernesto Saade ; illustrated by Ernesto Saade

Memorably elucidates real experiences in graphic detail through empathetic text and visuals. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    SOUTH OF SOMEWHERE

    APRIL 4, 2024

CHILDREN'S

SOUTH OF SOMEWHERE

by Kalena Miller

Precise, subtle details and complete emotional honesty bring these characters to life from the first page. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • TEEN

    DRAGONFRUIT

    APRIL 9, 2024

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

DRAGONFRUIT

by Makiia Lucier

A mesmerizing, captivating Pacific Islands–inspired fantasy. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    TERRIBLE HORSES

    APRIL 16, 2024

CHILDREN'S

TERRIBLE HORSES

by Raymond Antrobus ; illustrated by Ken Wilson-Max

Both big and little siblings will see a bit of themselves in this exquisite equine-saturated tale. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    WE WHO PRODUCE PEARLS

    APRIL 16, 2024

  • TEEN

    SHEINE LENDE

    APRIL 16, 2024

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

SHEINE LENDE

by Darcie Little Badger ; illustrated by Rovina Cai

A classic fantasy adventure and a balm for any soul weary of oppression. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    SHINY MISFITS

    APRIL 16, 2024

  • CHILDREN'S

    SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST

    APRIL 23, 2024

  • CHILDREN'S

    MAGNOLIA WU UNFOLDS IT ALL

    APRIL 23, 2024

  • CHILDREN'S

    TWO TOGETHER

    APRIL 23, 2024

CHILDREN'S

TWO TOGETHER

by Brendan Wenzel ; illustrated by Brendan Wenzel

A masterful consideration of perception, exploration, and, ultimately, love. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >

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