Best Indie Picture Books of 2025

by Leia Barrett ; illustrated by Shannon McKeon

Irresistibly adorable illustrations and heartwarming humor. Full review >

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by Maegan Blackwell ; illustrated by Joanne Wong

A valuable book that makes PPD easier to discuss, showing children they’re not alone. Full review >

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by Leslie Lew ; illustrated by Seyma Arslan

An uplifting and affecting work for readers of any age. Full review >

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by Keishia Lee Louis ; illustrated by Diego Alejandro Escobar Triana

An accessible and beautifully drawn biography of a formidable woman. Full review >

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by Essence Neely ; illustrated by Hameo Pham

A beautifully written book that finds its real emotion in its lovely illustrations. Full review >

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by Katie Wray Schon

An accessible and inspiring mini-biography, delightfully illustrated. Full review >

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written and illustrated by Astrid Sheckels

A sumptuously illustrated Jazz Age Cinderella story. Full review >

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by Candelaria Norma Silva ; illustrated by Justin Aquidado

An exuberant portrayal of the mother-daughter dynamic. Full review >

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