20 Best October Books for Young Readers

by Elana K. Arnold

A moving glimpse into a past that is an all-too-possible vision of our future. Full review >

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by Clara Kumagai

An intriguing, contemplative tale. Full review >

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by Deirdre Sullivan ; illustrated by Karen Vaughan

Haunting and lyrical. Full review >

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by Sophia Thakur

A masterful, immersive read. Full review >

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by Kylie Lee Baker

Grisly, dark, and utterly entrancing. Full review >

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by Rebecca Barrow

A gripping thriller that doesn’t reveal its secrets until the very end. Full review >

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by Brandy Colbert

A striking testament to the bonds of family and a perceptive study in how events can echo throughout generations. Full review >

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by Huda Fahmy ; illustrated by Huda Fahmy

Delightfully heartwarming. Full review >

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by Crystal Maldonado

A sentimental story about friendship, family, and love as sweet as a pumpkin spice latte. Full review >

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by Angela Montoya

A swashbuckling, swoonworthy standout. Full review >

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by Arnolda Dufour Bowes ; illustrated by Karlene Harvey

An amusing story showcasing Métis humor at its finest. Full review >

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by Janet Sumner Johnson

Intelligent, intricately plotted, and ultimately moving. Full review >

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by Elisa Stone Leahy

A beautifully executed, character-driven tale of family, courage, resilience, and the meaning of what is right. Full review >

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edited by Jamia Wilson ; illustrated by Jade Orlando

An inspiring source of creativity for all readers. Full review >

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by Aly Brown

Neat indeed, and fascinating besides. Full review >

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by Roberto Piumini ; translated by Leah Janeczko

An elegy, timeless and entrancing. Full review >

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by Will Hillenbrand ; illustrated by Will Hillenbrand

A ghost story you’ll love to share! Full review >

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by Angela Pham Krans ; illustrated by Dung Ho

A heartwarming tale of intergenerational bonding. Full review >

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by A.M. Wild ; illustrated by Kah Yangni

How refreshing to see nonbinary joy so lovingly depicted. Full review >

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by Jason Reynolds ; illustrated by Jerome Pumphrey & Jarrett Pumphrey

A bar set stratospherically high and cleared with room to spare. Full review >

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