20 Audiobooks That Will Keep Kids Listening

by Katherine Applegate ; read by Mara Wilson

Wilson has listeners rooting for two lost souls, dog and human, to find each other amid great loss. Full review >

by Rebecca Caprara ; read by Mehr Dudeja

A gutsy coming-of-age story that never runs out of gas. Full review >

by Jasmine Warga ; read by Michael Crouch

A life-affirming story filled with empathy and heart. Full review >

by Jacqueline Woodson ; read by Denée Benton , Marley Dias , Dominique Fishback , Big Freedia , Montego Glover , Nicole Ari Parker , Tika Sumpter , Lena Waithe & Jacqueline Woodson

A fresh, dynamic interpretation of Woodson's poetry. Full review >

by J. Kasper Kramer ; read by Amanda Stribling

Stribling’s prodigious skill brings Appalachia to life in this heartfelt tale. Full review >

by Ashley Granillo ; read by EJ Lavery

Lavery makes the teen angst palpable, reminding us how difficult being yourself can be. Full review >

by Lisa Greenwald ; read by Cassandra Lee Morris

Morris delivers a charmingly relatable performance. Full review >

by Meg Wolitzer & Charlie Panek ; read by Jeff Ebner

Ebner’s well-paced narration will engage listeners to the very end of this excellent audiobook. Full review >

by Amber McBride ; read by Janina Edwards

Edwards gives a soulful performance. Full review >

by Joslin Brorsen ; read by Taylor Meskimen & Michael Crouch

Brorsen’s debut is a thrilling adventure with relatable characters and unexpectedly high stakes. Full review >

by Dan Murphy & Aubrey Plaza ; illustrated by Hannah Peck ; read by Aubrey Plaza

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by Adiba Jaigirdar ; read by Nikhaar Kishnani

Kishnani’s bright turn as the inquisitive Nadia brings this exploration of community and climate change to life. Full review >

by V.T. Bidania ; read by Robyn Morales

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by Kate Lumsden & Nate Pieplow ; read by Kate Coventry

Ruby will win listeners over with her unique point of view. Full review >

by Goldy Moldavsky ; read by Mindy Escobar-Leanse

This engaging, uplifting summer read reminds listeners that happiness is often found in unexpected places. Full review >