20 International Books for Young Readers

by Maria Dadouch ; translated by M. Lynx Qualey & Sawad Hussain

Strong worldbuilding anchored by heartfelt relationships brings a stratified world to life. Full review >

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by Campbell Whyte ; illustrated by Campbell Whyte ; color by Bre Manning

Smart, impressively crafted, refreshingly cool—and sheer fun. Full review >

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by James Butler

A bleak, honest look at family loyalty, friendship, choices, and consequences. 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 Nathanael Lessore

An accomplished mixture of wit, poignancy, and adolescent insight with an appealing cast of characters. Full review >

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by Vicky Lyfoung ; illustrated by Vicky Lyfoung ; translated by Kao-Ly Yang

An accessible and illuminating history, deepened by personal connections. Full review >

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by Shreya Davies ; illustrated by Vanessa Wong

Visceral and unflinching. Full review >

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by Raidah Shah Idil

An intriguing exploration of mysticism and religion, centering on a strong and deeply relatable girl. Full review >

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by Camilla Sten & Viveca Sten ; translated by A.A. Prime

A nail-biter in which a girl faces both her own isolation and the ancient powers of the sea. Full review >

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by Peter Carnavas ; illustrated by Peter Carnavas

A glowing gem that honors the slow, often difficult work of making connections with others. Full review >

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by Sachiko Kashiwaba ; illustrated by Miho Satake ; translated by Avery Fischer Udagawa

Captivating and magical, with a dash of goodness baked in. Full review >

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by Yorick Goldewijk ; illustrated by Jeska Verstegen ; translated by Laura Watkinson

Weird yet wonderful. Full review >

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by Catharina Valckx ; illustrated by Catharina Valckx ; translated by Antony Shugaar

A sparkling celebration of life rooted in change, aging, and the necessity of death itself. Full review >

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by Karthika Naïr ; illustrated by Joëlle Jolivet

A remarkable story of compassion and cooperation. Full review >

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by Azul López ; illustrated by Azul López ; translated by Kit Maude

Three cheers for this resourceful reptilian! Full review >

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