Letter from the editor
Even as an adult, my year has only two seasons: School and Summer. In the middle of looking at first-day-of-school photos, buying my own school supplies (a new notebook and fancy pens every year!), and chatting with the kids in my life about their new classes, I always spend some time with my favorite school stories, too. From childhood favorites (I still want to join Ramona Quimby's kindergarten class) to new classics (have you met Mr. Browne in Wonder?), books about school remind me that it's important learn new things, make new friends, and save a seat for the new kid—all life lessons that make us all better people. Here's to another school year and all the friends we'll make—both in real life and with the help of talented authors.
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The Day You Begin
- By: Jacqueline Woodson
- Narrated by: Jacqueline Woodson
- Length: 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 69
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 60
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 59
National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson has created a poignant, yet heartening book about finding courage to connect, even when you feel scared and alone. There are many reasons to feel different. Maybe it's how you look or talk, or where you're from; maybe it's what you eat, or something just as random. It's not easy to take those first steps into a place where nobody really knows you yet, but somehow you do it. Jacqueline Woodson's audiobook reminds us that we all feel like outsiders sometimes - and how brave it is that we go forth anyway.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Needs to be Longer
- By Janelle on 09-11-18
Instant dinner table conversation
Even if your family is already deep in the back-to-school routine, books set in the classroom can help kids navigate new challenges, new friends, and new experiences that crop up all year long—and these tales might even inspire you to share your own childhood stories at the dinner table!
To read more, click here.
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The Dented Head of Joey Pigza
- The Hidden Files of Joey Pigza, Book 1
- By: Jack Gantos
- Narrated by: Jack Gantos
- Length: 3 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 2,189
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,945
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Story4 out of 5 stars 1,948
From author Jack Gantos comes a brand-new story in the award-winning Joey Pigza series, exclusively on Audible. Joey Pigza wants to be a winner - at everything! And yet, it seems he cannot win. But why?
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5 out of 5 stars
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PLEASE READ THIS and really hear the words...
- By Amazon Customer on 09-10-18
Heart, humor, and (mis)adventures with Joey Pigza
I've been a Joey Pigza fan for years, but after adopting a dog, I understand the relationship between Joey and his dog Pablo in a whole new way. I tell Trigger embarrassing secrets, I sneak him treats of people food, and I've even cancelled plans because my dog needs me. (Remember when Joey left an amusement park to check on Pablo?) Lucky for listeners, Jack Gantos has brought The Dented Head of Joey Pigza exclusively to Audible. Whether you're meeting Joey for the first time or reuniting with this wired kid, let this celebrated author—who is also a rockstar of a narrator—tell your family a story.
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Wishes and Wellingtons
- By: Julie Berry
- Narrated by: Jayne Entwistle
- Length: 9 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 17,454
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 15,982
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 15,954
Maeve Merritt chafes at the rigid rules at her London boarding school for “Upright Young Ladies.” When punishment forces her to sort through the trash, she finds a sardine tin that houses a foul-tempered djinni with no intention of submitting to a schoolgirl as his master. Soon an orphan boy from the charitable home next door, a mysterious tall man in ginger whiskers, a disgruntled school worker, and a take-no-prisoners business tycoon are in hot pursuit of Maeve and her magical discovery.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I didn’t want it to end
- By Julia on 10-05-18
Punishment leads to a magical adventure
Maeve never expected to find magic in a sardine tin, but here we are! And as you might expect, the adventure doesn't stop with her discovery. In no time, the action in this middle-grade fantasy has Maeve—and a foul-tempered djinni—on the run from an orphan, a mysterious stranger, a school employee, and a take-no-prisoners business tycoon. Dive into Julie Berry's brand new middle-grade fantasy adventure and join a feisty heroine you won't soon forget!
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Hope Nation
- YA Authors Share Personal Moments of Inspiration
- By: Rose Brock - editor
- Narrated by: full cast
- Length: 7 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 17
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 12
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 12
Hope is a decision, but it is a hard one to recognize in the face of oppression, belittlement, alienation, and defeat. To help embolden hope, here is a powerhouse collection of essays and personal stories that speak directly to teens and all YA readers. Featuring Angie Thomas, Marie Lu, Nicola Yoon, David Levithan, Libba Bray, Jason Reynolds, Renée Ahdieh, and many more!
Just for parents...
We sat down with Professor Rose Brock to talk about how the act of reading with your ears can level the playing field for struggling readers, help confident readers improve vocabulary and comprehension, and give everyone the opportunity to enjoy great stories together.
To read more, click here.
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