20 Best April Books for Young Readers

by Gabi Burton

Atmospheric and sharply rendered. Full review >

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by Blessing Musariri

A sparkling jewel of a story grounded in emotional truths. Full review >

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by Patrick Ness

An absorbing, deeply human tale of finding common ground in the perpetual struggle to do the next right thing. Full review >

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by Anica Mrose Rissi

An emotionally immediate yet ethereal and darkly fantastical tale woven through with threads that ring all too true. Full review >

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by Jason Reynolds

A rich, atmospheric portrayal of teens who become a family as they share a passion for music. Full review >

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by Jill Baguchinsky ; illustrated by Jana Heidersdorf

Gut-wrenching and utterly captivating. Full review >

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by S. Hati

Cerebral, atmospheric, and genuinely unsettling—science thriller gold. Full review >

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by Kate DiCamillo ; illustrated by Carmen Mok

Tender and authentic—a worthy conclusion to a wondrous series. Full review >

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by Martin W. Sandler & Craig Sandler

For history buffs, baseball fans, and anyone in between—this one knocks it out of the park. Full review >

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by Philip C. Stead ; illustrated by Philip C. Stead

A perfect amount of magic. Full review >

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by Emma Steinkellner ; illustrated by Emma Steinkellner

Sunny and sweet yet relatable and intimate—in short, the perfect summer read. Full review >

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by Matthew Fox

Sad, sweet, and special; a subtle meditation on grief and love. Full review >

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by Van Hoang

A sparkling exploration of identity and belonging. Full review >

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by Dev Petty ; illustrated by Lauren Eldridge

A sublime blend of the snarky and sweet. Full review >

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by Matthew Cordell ; illustrated by Matthew Cordell

Utterly entrancing. Full review >

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