Jarrett J. Krosoczka Spreads Light with “Sunshine”
The beloved author/illustrator corralled his kids, friends, and TikTok community for the vibrant audio follow-up to his award-winning memoir, "Hey, Kiddo."
YA/Teens
“Imogen, Obviously” and the Discourse of Coming Out
Following her own public coming out story, Becky Albertalli uses her characters to reclaim the narrative and better understand her emotions.
On the enduring legacy of Judy Blume
To celebrate her much-deserved renaissance, we revisited eight of Blume's most beloved books to find out what makes her work so resonant, generation after generation.
Editors Reveal: Our first grown-up books
From Judy Blume to V.C. Andrews, we're reminiscing about the first books we ever snuck off the shelves—and why we’d do it again.
The best YA audiobooks for listeners of all ages
Don't be fooled by the name! Listeners love these outstanding YA audiobooks for their unique, original storylines, colorful characters, and engrossing prose, no matter their age.
"Edited" Is About a Boy Who Wants to Rewrite His Life’s Biggest Mistake
Barry Lyga’s metaphysical romance is unlike anything you’ve listened to before.
Best of the Year: The 9 Best YA Listens of 2022
These YA listens enamored us editors (from Gen Z to Gen X!) with their heart and dynamic storytelling.
"Devil in Ohio": Book vs. Show
From characters and POV to that twisty ending, here are all the major differences between the buzzy 2022 Netflix adaptation and the YA novel that inspired it.
Naomi Novik creates fantasy worlds in conversation with our own
With “The Golden Enclaves,” the Nebula Award-winning author concludes her trilogy about an “evil” teen witch who desperately wants to stay good—and stay alive—in the deadly Scholomance.
A.S. King Shares How Kids Can Handle More Than You Think
The acclaimed YA and middle-grade author tackles censorship in schools, bullying, and the importance of curiosity in “Attack of the Black Rectangles.”
Josh Sundquist on Fame and the Pursuit of Happiness
Join the Paralympian, Halloween-costume aficionado, and social media star on this laugh-filled journey of finding out if fame and happiness really can coexist.
Exceptional tween fiction by Black writers and narrators
If you’re looking for captivating listens for you or your kids about Black experiences, these are some of the incredible listens that have won our hearts.