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20 Best October Books for Young Readers

  • TEEN

    THE BLOOD YEARS

    OCT. 10, 2023

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

THE BLOOD YEARS

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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  • TEEN

    AND DON'T LOOK BACK

    OCT. 3, 2023

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

AND DON'T LOOK BACK

by Rebecca Barrow

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

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  • TEEN

    THE BLACKWOODS

    OCT. 3, 2023

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

THE BLACKWOODS

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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  • TEEN

    THE FALL OF WHIT RIVERA

    OCT. 10, 2023

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

THE FALL OF WHIT RIVERA

by Crystal Maldonado

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

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    MAGGIE LOU, FIREFOX

    OCT. 3, 2023

  • CHILDREN'S

    THE WINTERTON DECEPTION

    OCT. 31, 2023

  • CHILDREN'S

    TETHERED TO OTHER STARS

    OCT. 3, 2023

CHILDREN'S

TETHERED TO OTHER STARS

by Elisa Stone Leahy

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

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    A YEAR OF BLACK JOY

    OCT. 10, 2023

CHILDREN'S

A YEAR OF BLACK JOY

edited by Jamia Wilson ; illustrated by Jade Orlando

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

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    GLOWRUSHES

    OCT. 17, 2023

  • CHILDREN'S

    THE VOICE IN THE HOLLOW

    OCT. 3, 2023

  • CHILDREN'S

    WORDS BETWEEN US

    OCT. 3, 2023

CHILDREN'S

WORDS BETWEEN US

by Angela Pham Krans ; illustrated by Dung Ho

A heartwarming tale of intergenerational bonding. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    NOT HE OR SHE, I'M ME

    OCT. 17, 2023

CHILDREN'S

NOT HE OR SHE, I'M ME

by A.M. Wild ; illustrated by Kah Yangni

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

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    THERE WAS A PARTY FOR LANGSTON

    OCT. 3, 2023

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