21 Great International Books for Young Readers

by Bradley Christmas

A beautiful, moving debut for sophisticated readers. Full review >

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by Hanna Alkaf

A perceptive examination of trauma and its manifestation on women’s bodies, minds, and voices. Full review >

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by Annet Schaap ; illustrated by Annet Schaap ; translated by Laura Watkinson

Cautionary tales that feel both fresh and familiar. Full review >

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by Andaleeb Wajid

A delightfully inspiring story that champions loving yourself. Full review >

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by Hayley Chewins

A beautiful, introspective slow burn of a book. Full review >

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edited by Karine Glorieux ; translated by Shelley Tanaka

A must-have, a must-read. Full review >

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by Siri Pettersen ; translated by Tara Chace

An immersive, darkly exhilarating read. Full review >

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by Triinu Laan ; illustrated by Marja-Liisa Plats ; translated by Adam Cullen

A magical book that allows death to become a beloved part of life. Full review >

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by Ingvild Bjerkeland ; translated by Rosie Hedger

Dark and achingly upsetting; highly appealing for a great many horror readers, new and old. Full review >

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by Mamle Wolo

A powerful look at human suffering and the will to survive. Full review >

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by Alki Zei ; translated by Karen Emmerich

At once evocative of times past and more cogent than ever. Full review >

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by Bibi Dumon Tak ; illustrated by Annemarie van Haeringen ; translated by Nancy Forest-Flier

A brilliant use of anthropomorphic animals, serving up facts and entertainment. Full review >

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by Edward van de Vendel & Anoush Elman ; illustrated by Annet Schaap ; translated by Nancy Forest-Flier

Profoundly and charmingly moving. Full review >

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by Alain Serge Dzotap ; illustrated by Marc Daniau ; translated by Alain Serge Dzotap

A vivid account of Cameroonian village life. Full review >

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by Kim Hyo-eun ; illustrated by Kim Hyo-eun ; translated by Deborah Smith

Sharing isn’t always caring, but affection and scheming go hand in hand in this sweetly hilarious tale. Full review >

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