20 Best July Books for Young Readers

by Amanda Connolly

A sizzling, high-stakes debut launching a series that readers will greedily devour. Full review >

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by Julie Kagawa

Captivating. Full review >

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by Kelly McCaughrain

Achingly tender and leavened with hope. Full review >

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by Sophie McKenzie ; illustrated by Melania Badosa

An exciting, exceptionally well-executed edge-of-the-seat read. Full review >

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by Renée Nault ; illustrated by Renée Nault

Resonating fodder for the heart and brain; an utter feast for the eyes. Full review >

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by Autumn Allen

A powerful, affirming novel about faith, agency, and the courage to build the life you want. Full review >

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by Francesca Zappia ; illustrated by Francesca Zappia

A raw, beautiful account of moving forward after your world is reshaped by loss. Full review >

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by Christine Hartman Derr

A heartfelt and relevant story that’s brimming with hope. Full review >

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by Ross Montgomery ; illustrated by David Dean

Fantasy lovers, rejoice! Full review >

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by Amy Tern

Beautifully realized: charming, fun, and poignant. Full review >

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by Lauren Castillo ; illustrated by Lauren Castillo

Cheery comforts and the lightest of personality clashes define this newest entry in an already wonderful series. Full review >

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by James Howe & Andrew Donkin ; illustrated by Stephen Gilpin

By turns chilling and funny—an adaptation that truly does its source material proud. Full review >

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by Lisa Anchin ; illustrated by Lisa Anchin

Cozy, witty, and brimming with charm—a perfect introduction to chapter books for spooky-loving young readers. Full review >

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by Chris Baker ; illustrated by Byron Eggenschwiler

An exceptional pairing of text and art that will reward arachnophobes, spider lovers, and the generally curious. Full review >

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by Jaque Jours ; illustrated by Jaque Jours

A marvelous portrait of the thrills and chills of leaving childhood. Full review >

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