20 Compelling Children’s Book Debuts

by Tate Godwin ; illustrated by Tate Godwin

Hilarious, perceptive, and thoughtful—just like its protagonists. Full review >

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by Cindy Chang ; illustrated by Cindy Chang

A moving portrayal of a family processing fraught, messy changes. Full review >

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by Jacob North

An immersive and page-turning adventure. Full review >

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by Alasdair Beckett-King ; illustrated by Claire Powell

A jolly good cozy mystery with a cliffhanger reveal. Full review >

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by Kay Healy ; illustrated by Kay Healy

The mysteries are fun, but the highlight is the friends we’ll make along the way. Full review >

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by Wahab Algarmi ; illustrated by Wahab Algarmi

An inspiring look at the challenges and courage needed to be true to one’s faith. Full review >

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by Jung-soon Go ; translated by Aerin Park

An achingly lovely work laced with profound truths on love, death, and grief. Full review >

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by Linda Joan Smith

Nuanced, richly atmospheric, and exquisitely written. Full review >

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by Kelly Mangan

A captivating, blisteringly realistic exploration of middle school activism. Full review >

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by Shana Targosz

A beautiful, moving mythological adventure. Full review >

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by Rachel Michelle Wilson ; illustrated by Rachel Michelle Wilson

A number-one hit! Full review >

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by Keenan Jones ; illustrated by Ken Daley

A read-aloud as sharp and stylish as a fresh cut. Full review >

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by Jam Dong ; illustrated by Jam Dong

A colorful, explosively entertaining parable about books and the power of imagination. Full review >

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by Harshini Vankineni ; illustrated by Neha Rawat

A feel-good story that asks us to look beyond color to see the beauty in everyone. Full review >

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by Melanie Wick Singer ; illustrated by Natalia Jiménez Osorio

A lighthearted road map for grappling with “muy bad” feelings. Full review >

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