20 Best October Books for Young Readers

by Suzanne Collins ; illustrated by Nico Delort

This book is lit! Full review >

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edited by Madeline Dyer

Authentic and broadly diverse representation enhances this uniformly strong collection. Full review >

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by Moa Backe Åstot ; translated by Agnes Broomé

Limns the volatile peaks and valleys and emotional quicksand of adolescence with compassion and wry humor. Full review >

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by Amber McBride

Compelling and evocative: a must-read. Full review >

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by Sheryl Azzam

A tender, heartfelt, and intelligent coming-of-age story that celebrates quiet strength and trusting your instincts. Full review >

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by Lydia Kang

A nuanced, skillfully executed, and highly entertaining exploration of cultural belonging. Full review >

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by Guadalupe García McCall

A rich, mythic story about selfhood and soul-deep family ties. Full review >

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by Giselle Clarkson ; illustrated by Giselle Clarkson

A truly stellar work that will delight bird enthusiasts while converting the ambivalent into eager avian investigators. Full review >

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by Lindsey Fitzharris & Adrian Teal ; illustrated by Adrian Teal

Macabre, madcap, and surprisingly wholesome in its positivity. Full review >

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by Peter McCarty ; illustrated by Peter McCarty

Striking and provocative. Full review >

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by Eureka O'Hara & Dan Poblocki ; illustrated by Ricardo Bessa

A fierce and fabulous read! Full review >

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by Joe Latham ; illustrated by Joe Latham

Engaging, uplifting, and beautifully imagined. Full review >

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by Mika Song ; illustrated by Mika Song

A deeply satisfying adventure for readers young and old. Full review >

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by Michaela Goade ; illustrated by Michaela Goade

A soothing and appreciative ode to family, the moon, and winter’s welcoming embrace. Full review >

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by Karthika Naïr ; illustrated by Joëlle Jolivet

A remarkable story of compassion and cooperation. Full review >

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