It's easy to believe Chelsea Clinton when she says she grew up like any other kid: sneaking extra honey onto her cereal, playing with clay and popsicle sticks. But soon, a deep engagement with the world--and with improving it--took root. This audiobook, the product of that early interest, explains earth's biggest challenges, including poverty, global warming, and gender inequality, along with an impressive array of solutions. Despite her extraordinary life, Clinton sounds like an ordinary person reading: She swallows bits of words or runs others together. However, that first impression soon fades, and listeners will be struck by her sense of commitment and earnest desire to help. Full of informative links and ways listeners can "get going," this resource may light a fire within young people.
(Nonfiction. 10-13)Pub Date: Sept. 15, 2015
Duration: 9 hrs, 30 mins
DD ISBN: 9780399564789
Publisher: Listening Library
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Naeymi’s narration is both raw and triumphant.
Samara Naeymi beautifully narrates this middle-grade novel about an Iranian American girl. Bullied by her classmates for her frizzy hair and thick eyebrows and criticized by her mother for her weight, Yasmin struggles to be her authentic self in a world that tells her she's not good enough. There are many different perspectives in this story, and Naeymi is true to each: Yasmin’s judgmental mother, with her Persian accent and steely belief in her own harsh parenting; the ruthless teenagers whose hurtful comments cause emotional harm; the younger brother concerned for his sister's unhappiness; and the tried-and-true best friend.
Naeymi’s narration is both raw and triumphant. (Fiction. 10-14)Pub Date: March 24, 2026
Duration: 4 hrs, 51 mins
DD ISBN: 9798349114861
Publisher: Dreamscape
Review Posted Online: April 28, 2026
Marie’s assured delivery keeps the story relatable and engaging.
In querulous tones, Jeff Ebner introduces sixth grader Nigel as he struggles with the many things he has to be anxious about, including his parents’ separation; his best friend, Milo, dumping him; and Milo’s new friends, who bully him. Enter Jorjeana Marie’s Glory Bea, who’s hiding a family secret about her dad. She and Nigel form an endearing friendship until she’s humiliated and leaves school. Nigel builds a boat for Glory Bea for the school’s much-anticipated regatta, hoping to lure her back to class. Evocative descriptions of Glory Bea’s strong-willed, gay aunt; an unforgettable carnival with Nigel’s poor, queasy dad; and a problem-ridden class trip keep the action center stage for listeners.
Marie’s assured delivery keeps the story relatable and engaging. (Fiction. 9-13)Pub Date: March 17, 2026
Duration: 5 hrs, 46 mins
DD ISBN: 9798217409129
Publisher: Listening Library
Review Posted Online: April 28, 2026
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