Kids’ Next

The Thrashers

A Novel

By: Julie Soto
Narrated by: Eva Kaminsky & Jesse Vilinsky
Length: 10 hours 53 minutes

“Thrashers was my first major foray into YA Thriller/Mystery, and wow, did it not disappoint! Everything you love and hate about high school is in this book , with much speculation, jaw-dropping moments, and a secret diary. This was so fun and easy to listen to! Read more

Trans History

From Ancient Times to the Present Day

By: Alex L. Combs & Andrew Eakett
Narrated by: Alex L. Combs, Andrew Eakett & Full Cast
Length: 3 hours 35 minutes

“So important right now and always. A thorough, well researched, and diverse look into trans history throughout time, and the history trans people are making today. Read more

The Trouble with Heroes

By: Kate Messner
Narrated by: Mack Gordon
Length: 4 hours 15 minutes

“Kate Messner is my current literary hero for crafting such a beautiful story, and I can’t wait to try a couple of Finn’s cookies recipes. Read more

Cranky, Crabby Crow (Saves the World)

By: Corey R. Tabor
Narrated by: Mark Sanderlin
Length: 5 minutes

“With the fate of the planet in his capable talons, Crow scares away his animal friends from his telephone line. They wonder, why is Crow so cranky? Little do they know, this is the exact place Crow needs to keep clear for his secret mission. Filled with playful and expressive art, this quirky story is not only hilarious but shows us the... Read more

Don't Trust Fish

By: Neil Sharpson
Narrated by: Neil Sharpson
Length: 15 minutes

An absurdly laugh-out-loud funny audiobook about the villainy of fish!

"A ribald and uproarious warning to those unschooled in fishy goings-on." —Kirkus, starred review

Why, dear listener, must you NEVER EVER trust fish?

1) They spend all their time in the water where we can’t see them.
2) Some are as big as a bus—that is not okay.
3) We don't know... Read more

Bashir Boutros and the Jewel of the Nile

Bashir Boutros and the Jewel of the Nile: Book #1

By: George Jreije
Narrated by: Ali Nasser
Length: 7 hours 23 minutes

From George Jreije, author of the acclaimed Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria series, comes the first book in a new high-stakes middle grade fantasy. Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson and the Rick Riordan Presents line! Shy, eleven-year-old Bashir Boutros dreads going back to America after an amazing summer in Lebanon. He’s always felt... Read more

The Beat I Drum

Life of a Cactus

By: Dusti Bowling
Narrated by: Matt Godfrey
Length: 5 hours 7 minutes

Connor Bradley is dreading the first day of high school. Not just because he is new, or because he misses his best friends, but because he knows the other kids won't understand his barking and tics. Connor has Tourette Syndrome, and every day has been a challenge—from the mimicking to the laughing, the questions, and the stares. It turns out... Read more

Candle Island

By: Lauren Wolk
Narrated by: Emily Rankin & Lauren Wolk
Length: 9 hours 24 minutes

A moving portrait of loss and the restorative power of art from Lauren Wolk, the Newbery Honor-winning author of Beyond the Bright Sea.

Lucretia Sanderson has a secret.

Lucretia and her mother have come to tiny Candle Island, Maine (Population: Summer, 986; Winter, 315) to escape—escape memories of the car accident that killed her father and... Read more

Growing Home

By: Beth Ferry
Narrated by: Kate Coventry
Length: 4 hours 12 minutes

“The most lovable characters you will ever meet including but not limited to two houseplants, a spider, and a goldfish all try to find harmony while sharing a home. Little do they know their home happens to have a magic that this motley crew will have to band together to protect. Read more

J vs. K

By: Kwame Alexander & Jerry Craft
Narrated by: Kwame Alexander & Jerry Craft
Length: 3 hours 31 minutes

“Kwame Alexander and Jerry Craft reading their books together = pure GOLD! Witty, creative, and the perfect read for young listeners! Read more

The Midwatch Institute for Wayward Girls

By: Judith Rossell
Narrated by: E A Castillo
Length: 6 hours 41 minutes

A whimsical, adventure-filled mystery about a young orphan at the edge of society who finds herself at the center of a city's secrets. For fans of The Swifts and A Series of Unfortunate Events.

"I was hooked from the beginning … Move over Lemony Snicket!" —Karen Foxlee, award-winning author of Lenny’s Book of Everything

Maggie Fishbone is not... Read more

Ollie In Between

By: Jess Callans
Narrated by: Vico Ortiz
Length: 8 hours 33 minutes

As endearing as it is humorous, this debut middle grade novel by Jess Callans is a tender, queer coming of age story about the courage it takes to find your own voice and choosing to just be.  Puberty, AKA the ultimate biological predator, is driving a wedge between soon-to-be 13 year old Ollie Thompson and their lifelong friends. Too much of a... Read more

The Queen Bees of Tybee County

By: Kyle Casey Chu
Narrated by: Neo Cihi
Length: 9 hours 32 minutes

“This book contains one of the most beautiful explanations of the queer experience and I just want hand it to all of the kids and adults who need to read it right now. Derek is spending the summer with his grandmother and away from home he is finding a new version of himself he is struggling to reconcile with who he is at home. It tackles the... Read more

All the Noise at Once

By: DeAndra Davis
Narrated by: André Santana
Length: 9 hours 49 minutes

“I loved this audiobook. The narration was wonderful and coming from the perspective of an autistic teenager was enlightening. Not only do you get an understanding of what it is like being autistic, but also being black in a mostly white neighborhood. It is a very emotional book. Read more

Audre & Bash Are Just Friends

By: Tia Williams
Narrated by: Jordan Cobb & Torian Brackett
Length: 10 hours 13 minutes

“YA companion novel to Tia Williams’ hit, Seven Days in June? I was sold when I heard the idea for this book— then I read it, and immediately pivoted to doing the selling. I LOVED the voice here, it was so immensely readable and I appreciated how Tia didn’t condescend to young adult readers by covering the types of issues they actually face. All... Read more

Eliza, from Scratch

By: Sophia Lee
Narrated by: Greta Jung
Length: 9 hours 14 minutes

Perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Rachel Lynn Solomon, this charming, poignant rom-com follows an academics-obsessed teen who learns big truths about love, family, and herself when a scheduling snafu lands her in a culinary arts class.Eliza Park’s senior year will be perfect: She’s going to be salutatorian, give a tear-jerking graduation speech... Read more

His Face Is the Sun

Throne of Khetara: Book #1

By: Michelle Jabès Corpora
Narrated by: Suehyla El-Attar
Length: 17 hours 41 minutes

A new reign is coming … Romance, magic, adventure, and horror collide in the start to this lush, epic, Ancient Egyptian inspired trilogy perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Sarah J. Maas. Princess. Priestess. Rebel. Thief. Tensions run as hot as the Khamsin winds in the great kingdom of Khetara. Rumors of the pharaoh's mysterious illness... Read more

Holy Terrors

Little Thieves: Book #3

By: Margaret Owen
Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
Length: 16 hours 14 minutes

“I will yap about the Little Thieves trilogy at anyone who will listen, and this was the perfect ending. Full of lovable characters (old and new), Vanja’s trademark snark, and more than a little meddling with low gods. I will continue to recommend this series to everyone who loves fantasy steeped in folklore. Read more

One of the Boys

By: Victoria Zeller
Narrated by: Jen Richards
Length: 9 hours 30 minutes

Grace Woodhouse has left a lot behind. She used to have a great friend group, an amazing girlfriend, and a right foot set to earn her a Division I football scholarship—before she came out as trans. As senior year begins, Grace is struggling to find her place in early transition, new social circles, and a life without football. But when her... Read more

Run Away With Me

By: Brian Selznick
Narrated by: Mark Sanderlin
Length: 5 hours 50 minutes

“Brian Selznick’s young adult debut is a gorgeous testament to the power of beautifully written, deeply emotional stories. Run Away with Me pulls together literary mystery, queer perseverance, and the power of one transformative youthful summer in Rome into one breathtaking package, with full-page illustrated segments bookending the text. Reader... Read more