20 Best May Books for Young Readers

by Briana Johnson

A deeply emotional and complex novel that looks at how we define family. Full review >

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by Jennifer Mason-Black

Beautifully written and powerfully uplifting. Full review >

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by Soyoung Park ; translated by Joungmin Lee Comfort

Layered, distinctive, and memorable. Full review >

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by Riley Redgate

A palpably genuine and romantic queer coming-of-age story. Full review >

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by Julie Soto

A haunting page-turner that smartly explores the complexities of teenage relationships and feelings of self-worth. Full review >

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by Ibram X. Kendi

A humanizing, resoundingly effective portrait showcasing history as a blueprint for radical change. Full review >

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by Ebony LaDelle

In this sweet romance, a serendipitous moment paves the way for radical growth and transformation. Full review >

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by Rita Williams-Garcia ; illustrated by Sharee Miller

A fresh take for a beloved story that will introduce it to a wider audience. Full review >

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by Alison McGhee

A beautiful story of unvarnished honesty and tender hope—this courageous protagonist will capture every heart. Full review >

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by Ed Yong ; adapted by AnnMarie Anderson ; illustrated by Rebecca Mills

An insightful and informative look at the animal kingdom with high appeal for lovers of nature and science. Full review >

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by Shifa Saltagi Safadi ; illustrated by Aaliya Jaleel

A winning series starter with layers of depth. Full review >

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by Sachiko Kashiwaba ; illustrated by Miho Satake ; translated by Avery Fischer Udagawa

Captivating and magical, with a dash of goodness baked in. Full review >

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by Judith Rossell ; illustrated by Judith Rossell

Cinematic, amusing, and exciting: a slightly subversive, delightfully empowering, all-around winner. Full review >

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by Sean E Avery ; illustrated by Sean E Avery

A worthwhile, heartwarming, and beautifully conveyed lesson to do what makes you happiest. Full review >

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by Jason Chin ; illustrated by Jason Chin

Deeply empathetic, brilliantly illustrated, and chock-full of information. Full review >

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