Starfish
By Lisa Fipps
Narrated by: Jenna Lamia
Length: 3 hours 27 minutes
A Printz Honor winner!
Ellie is tired of being fat-shamed and does something about it in this poignant debut novel-in-verse.
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Ever since Ellie wore a whale swimsuit and made a big splash at her fifth birthday party, she's been bullied about her weight. To cope, she tries to live by the Fat Girl Rules—like "no making waves," "avoid... Read more »
Tornado Brain
By Cat Patrick
Narrated by: Jorjeana Marie
Length: 6 hours 35 minutes
In this heartfelt and powerfully affecting coming of age story, a neurodivergent 7th grader is determined to find her missing best friend before it's too late.
Things never seem to go as easily for thirteen-year-old Frankie as they do for her sister, Tess. Unlike Tess, Frankie is neurodivergent. In her case, that means she can't stand to be... Read more »
The Science of Being Angry
By Nicole Melleby
Narrated by: Jennifer Nittoso
Length: 5 hours 16 minutes
From the acclaimed author of Hurricane Season, an unforgettable story about what makes a family, for fans of Hazel’s Theory of Evolution and Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World.
Eleven-year-old Joey is angry. All the time. And she doesn’t understand why. She has two loving moms, a supportive older half brother, and, as a triplet, she’s never...
Mostly the Honest Truth
By Jody J. Little
Narrated by: Lillie Ricciardi
Length: 5 hours
A pitch-perfect story exploring the many meanings of family, Jody J. Little’s tough yet tender debut is perfect for fans of Leslie Connor and Katherine Paterson.
After Pop is sent back to rehab, Jane Pengilly arrives at her newest foster home determined to stick to the straight and narrow and get back to her beloved dad as soon as she can. It’s...
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The Swag Is in the Socks
By Kelly J. Baptist
Narrated by: Nile Bullock
Length: 5 hours 40 minutes
Xavier Moon is stepping out of the shadows when his great-uncle gives him some outlandish socks and some even stranger requests. A story about heart, confidence, and standing on your own two feet that is perfect for fans of The Season of Styx Malone and The Parker Inheritance.
"An excellent read-alike to Jacqueline Woodson’s Harbor Me or Janae... Read more »
Everything Sad is Untrue
(a true story)
By Daniel Nayeri
Narrated by: Daniel Nayeri
Length: 7 hours 48 minutes
Everything Sad is Untrue
“A beautiful patchwork of a story. Astonishing in its complexity and heart. I listened to the audio through Libro.fm and loved hearing the author read his story, to hear his pronunciation and cadence. Brilliant! Cannot recommend enough. ”
Lauren, The Story Shop
Stand Up, Yumi Chung!
By Jessica Kim
Narrated by: Greta Jung
Length: 6 hours 3 minutes
Stand Up, Yumi Chung!
“Young readers will connect with the challenges of pursuing interests that your family may not be too thrilled about, and the lengths you'll go to for your dreams to come true!”
Jessica, Brain Lair Books
It’s the End of the World as I Know It
By Matthew Landis
Narrated by: Matt Godfrey
Length: 5 hours 17 minutes
Derrick is sure that doomsday is coming, and he’s prepping to survive—whether his friends believe him or not—in this middle-grade novel for fans of Gary Schmidt, Gordon Korman, and Jack Gantos.
Ever since his mother was killed in the line of duty in Iraq, Derrick has been absolutely certain that the apocalypse is coming. And he’s prepared: he’s...
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Frankie & Bug
By Gayle Forman
Narrated by: Stockard Channing
Length: 5 hours 21 minutes
Frankie & Bug
“Forman does a fabulous job capturing the voices of all her characters: Frankie and Bug are filled with wonder and naivety, the adults with quiet compassion and strength, even Daniel with blossoming teenage confidence. And Stockard Channing does a fabulous job bringing these voices to life!!! I was immediately drawn into the lives of these characters which is so different from my East Coast experiences. Wonderful story about being who you are.”
Kristine, Buttonwood Books and Toys
Thanks a Lot, Universe
By Chad Lucas
Narrated by: Ruffin Prentiss & Mark Sanderlin
Length: 7 hours 3 minutes
He went silent again, until he asked the question I knew was coming. Why are you doing this? I took a breath before I replied. Because you’re my friend. Brian has always been anxious, whether at home or in class or on the basketball court. His dad tries to get him to stand up for himself, and his mom helps as much as she can, but after he and... Read more »
The Samosa Rebellion
By Shanthi Sekaran
Narrated by: Vikas Adam
Length: 9 hours 18 minutes
Critically acclaimed author Shanthi Sekaran makes her middle grade debut with this timely and stunning novel in which a young boy and his friends must rescue his grandmother from a relocation camp after their country’s descent into xenophobia. Perfect for fans of The Night Diary and Front Desk.
Before his grandmother moved from India to the...
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Pet
By Akwaeke Emezi
Narrated by: Christopher Myers
Length: 5 hours 32 minutes
National Book Award Finalist
Stonewall Book Award Winner
"[A] beautiful, genre-expanding debut...Pet is a nesting doll of creative possibilities." (The New York Times)
The award-winning, genre-defying novel by the New York Times best-selling author of The Death of Vivek Oji that explores themes of identity and justice and asks: How do you share the... Read more »
Ellen Outside the Lines
By A. J. Sass
Narrated by: Emma Galvin
Length: 6 hours 48 minutes
Rain Reign meets Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World in this heartfelt novel about a neurodivergent thirteen-year-old navigating changing friendships, a school trip, and expanding horizons.
Thirteen-year-old Ellen Katz feels most comfortable when her life is well planned out and people fit neatly into her predefined categories. She attends temple... Read more »
Hello, Universe
By Erin Entrada Kelly
Narrated by: Ramon de Ocampo & Amielynn Abellera
Length: 5 hours 17 minutes
Winner of the Newbery Medal
“A charming, intriguingly plotted novel.” —Washington Post
Acclaimed and award-winning author Erin Entrada Kelly’s Hello, Universe is a funny and poignant neighborhood story about unexpected friendships.
Told from four intertwining points of view—two boys and two girls—the novel celebrates bravery, being different, and...
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Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Boy
By Emmanuel Acho
Narrated by: Landon Woodson
Length: 4 hours 56 minutes
Adapted from Emmanuel Acho's New York Times bestseller Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man, comes an essential young listeners edition aimed at opening a dialogue about systemic racism with our youngest generation.
Young people have the power to affect sweeping change, and the key to mending the racial divide in America lies in giving...
Rick
By Alex Gino
Length: 3 hours 27 minutes
From the award-winning author of GEORGE, the story of a boy named Rick who needs to explore his own identity apart from his jerk of a best friend.
Rick's never questioned much. He's gone along with his best friend Jeff even when Jeff's acted like a bully and a jerk. He's let his father joke with him about which hot girls he might want to... Read more »
Show Me a Sign
By Ann Clare LeZotte
Narrated by: Nora Hunter
Length: 6 hours 15 minutes
Don't miss the companion book, Set Me Free
CRITICS ARE RAVING ABOUT SHOW ME A SIGN
Winner of the 2021 Schneider Family Book Award * NPR Best Books of 2020 * Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2020 * School Library Journal Best Books of 2020 * New York Public Library Best Books of 2020 * Chicago Public Library Best Books of 2020 * 2020 Jane Addams...
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The Stars Beneath Our Feet
By David Barclay Moore
Narrated by: Nile Bullock & David Barclay Moore
Length: 6 hours 19 minutes
"The right story at the right time. . . . It’s not just a narrative; it’s an experience. It’s the novel we’ve been waiting for." —The New York Times
A boy tries to steer a safe path through the projects in Harlem in the wake of his brother’s death in this outstanding debut novel that celebrates community and creativity. Winner of the... Read more »
A Place at the Table
By Saadia Faruqi & Laura Shovan
Narrated by: Nikhaar Kishnani & Caitlin Kelly
Length: 7 hours 37 minutes
A timely, accessible, and beautifully written story exploring themes of food, friendship, family and what it means to belong, featuring sixth graders Sara, a Pakistani American, and Elizabeth, a white, Jewish girl taking a South Asian cooking class taught by Sara’s mom.
Sixth graders Sara and Elizabeth could not be more different. Sara is at a...
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Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero
By Kelly J. Baptist
Narrated by: Adam Lazarre-White
Length: 4 hours 58 minutes
A coming-of-age tale about a boy who discovers a love of poetry after finding his late father's journal. Adapted from a story that first appeared in Flying Lessons & Other Stories and perfect for fans of The Parker Inheritance by Varian Johnson.
Isaiah is now the big man of the house. But it's a lot harder than his dad made it look. His... Read more »