The Best Books of 2025 from Levine Querido

by Moa Backe Åstot ; translated by Agnes Broomé

Limns the volatile peaks and valleys and emotional quicksand of adolescence with compassion and wry humor. Full review >

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by Ludwig Volbeda ; illustrated by Ludwig Volbeda ; translated by Lucy Scott

Breathtakingly raw and fresh, just like adolescence itself. Full review >

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by Jung-soon Go ; translated by Aerin Park

An achingly lovely work laced with profound truths on love, death, and grief. Full review >

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by Donna Barba Higuera illustrated by Mariana Ruiz Johnson

A magnificent spin on a well-known Aztec legend. Full review >

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by Daniel Nayeri

A compelling testament to the power of education and empathy to light the way in even the most perilous circumstances. Full review >

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by Ingvild Bjerkeland ; translated by Rosie Hedger

Dark and achingly upsetting; highly appealing for a great many horror readers, new and old. Full review >

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by Bibi Dumon Tak ; illustrated by Annemarie van Haeringen ; translated by Nancy Forest-Flier

A brilliant use of anthropomorphic animals, serving up facts and entertainment. Full review >

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by Vivian Mansour ; illustrated by Emmanuel Valtierra ; translated by Carlos Rodríguez Cortez

A gripping, thought-provoking migration saga. Full review >

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by Tess Thomas ; illustrated by Kamwei Fong

A winning blend of crisp design, child-appealing illustrations, and positive messaging about self-expression. Full review >

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