20 Best August Books for Young Readers

by Simon Bournel-Bosson ; illustrated by Simon Bournel-Bosson ; translated by Edward Gauvin

An unsettling, thought-provoking coming of age. Full review >

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by Lio Min

An emotional thriller that explores themes of memory and friendship. Full review >

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by Ann Bausum

Essential reading. Full review >

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by Shaenon K. Garrity ; illustrated by Christopher Baldwin

Thoroughly clever and delightfully weird. Full review >

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by Clara Kumagai

A thrilling and creative story of growth. Full review >

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edited by Cynthia Leitich Smith

Superlative. Full review >

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by Khadijah VanBrakle

An engrossing, emotionally rich meditation on faith, family, and the courage it takes to create your own story. Full review >

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by Ruchira Gupta

A riveting story of love, hope, and survival. Full review >

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by Melina Gerosa Bellows & Katie Hafner ; illustrated by Karyn Lee

As inspirational as it is informative and—importantly—genuinely enjoyable. Full review >

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by Shannon Hale ; illustrated by Marcela Cespedes ; color by Lark Pien

Heartfelt and accessible: another winner from a beloved author. Full review >

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by Frances Hardinge ; illustrated by Emily Gravett

Sumptuous worldbuilding and deft plotting make for a harrowing dystopian story that nevertheless thrums with hope. Full review >

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by Daniel Nayeri

A compelling testament to the power of education and empathy to light the way in even the most perilous circumstances. Full review >

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by Victor Piñeiro

An action-packed story of legacy, identity, and the enduring spirit of Puerto Rico. Full review >

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by Dudolf ; illustrated by Dudolf

Another irresistible outing with a lovably flawed but always well-meaning protagonist. Full review >

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by Rajani LaRocca ; illustrated by Abhi Alwar

An emotionally honest and lovingly rendered take on the highs and lows of friendship. Full review >

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