30 Best November Books for Young Readers

by Linda Cheng

Immensely and terrifyingly satisfying from beginning to end. Full review >

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by Amanda DeWitt

Sharp, lovable, and timely. Full review >

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by Ali Hazelwood

Readers will devour this swoonworthy romance in one sitting. Full review >

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by L.C. Rosen

Delightfully queer and downright swoonworthy. Full review >

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by David Valdes

An elf-ing good time. Full review >

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by Laurie Boyle Crompton ; illustrated by Laurie Boyle Crompton

Relatable, visceral, and memorable. Full review >

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by Keith F. Miller, Jr.

Queer Black boy joy at its juiciest. Full review >

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by Lex Croucher

Frankly a delight. Full review >

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by Tash McAdam

Poignant and intoxicating. Full review >

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by Andrea Tang

A fun and powerful adventure for lovers of alternate histories. Full review >

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by Johan Rundberg ; translated by A.A. Prime

A thrilling and thoughtful period murder mystery. Full review >

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by Jessixa Bagley ; illustrated by Aaron Bagley

Intense and complex, exploring siblings’ grief, love, and forgiveness. Full review >

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by Blexbolex ; translated by Karin Snelson ; illustrated by Blexbolex

Protecting magic, extending grace, leaping into the future with hope—this tour de force will nourish souls. Full review >

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by Chris Grabenstein ; illustrated by Douglas Holgate

A sure pleaser for veteran fans of the series and likely to bring in a flush of new ones to boot. Full review >

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by Nina LaCour ; illustrated by Sònia Albert

Readers will want to move in here and meet these folks. Full review >

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by Mari Lowe

Engrossing and deeply relatable. Full review >

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by Susan Lubner ; illustrated by Blythe Russo

Welcomes an especially cute new duo to the series scene. Full review >

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by Rhonda Roumani

A well-characterized novel offering insight into Syrian perspectives. Full review >

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by Daniel James Brown ; adapted by Liz Hudson

An unforgettable account of an appalling chapter in American history. Full review >

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by Jeremy Whitley ; illustrated by Jamie Noguchi

Fast-paced SF fun. Full review >

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by Randa Abdel-Fattah ; illustrated by Maxine Beneba Clarke

A tender tale of love and remembrance. Full review >

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by Janet Fox ; illustrated by Jasu Hu

Glowing and warm, full of life. Full review >

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by Bob Graham ; illustrated by Bob Graham

Deft, understated loveliness. Full review >

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by James Howe ; illustrated by Sakika Kikuchi

An enchanting invitation to go outside, take in nature…and enjoy every moment of it. Full review >

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by Lee Gee-eun ; illustrated by Lee Gee-eun

Beautifully transcends its seeming simplicity. Full review >

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by Ajuan Mance ; illustrated by Ajuan Mance

A welcome recognition of Black men and the joyous ways they show up for their families, their communities, and each other. Full review >

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by Michelle Markel ; illustrated by Barbara McClintock

A cacophony of verve and frolic, this is biographical storytelling at its absolute best. Full review >

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by Jacob Sager Weinstein ; illustrated by Eliza Wheeler

Heartrending, tender, and eye-opening. Full review >

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by Brittany Luby ; illustrated by Natasha Donovan

A moving portrait about discovering what home means. Full review >

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by Avi Steinberg ; illustrated by Avi Steinberg

Kids will want to listen to this one again and again for creative inspiration. Full review >

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