Odyssey Award Audiobooks

A Plate of Hope

The Inspiring Story of Chef José Andrés and World Central Kitchen

By: Erin Frankel & Paola Escobar
Narrated by: Luis Carlos De La Lombana
Length: 14 minutes

José Andrés’s love of cooking began as a young boy in Spain as he gathered the wood to make the fire that would cook the paella just right. José loved everything about it: the sizzling olive oil, the mounds of chopped vegetables, and the smell of saffron. When he left home, he realized he wanted to tell stories with food. And tell them he did,... Read more

How the Boogeyman Became a Poet

By: Tony Keith Jr.
Narrated by: Tony Keith Jr.
Length: 5 hours 3 minutes

“What a powerful burst of identity and emotion. I loved this autobiographical novel in verse, especially via audio with the author narrating and the added sound effects. It's engaging and beautiful, I listened in one go. Definitely would recommend for fans of Jason Reynolds and George M. Johnson. Read more

Girls Like Her

By: Melanie Sumrow
Narrated by: Melanie Sumrow & January LaVoy
Length: 9 hours 3 minutes

AN ODYSSEY AWARD FOR AUDIOBOOK EXCELLENCE HONOREEAN AUDIOFILE EARPHONES AWARD WINNERA raw, gripping, authentic, and boldly original novel about a fifteen-year-old Texas girl set to stand trial for murder—and the one person who might be able to help her clear her name.A wealthy businessman is dead, and fifteen-year-old Ruby Monroe is in a Dallas... Read more

Dispatches from Parts Unknown

By: Bryan Bliss
Narrated by: Joy Nash
Length: 7 hours 19 minutes

*An Odyssey Award Honor Audiobook* “The feel-good novel of the year.” —ALA Booklist (starred review)Julie knows it’s unusual that a professional wrestler runs a constant commentary on her life that only she can hear. But grief can be awfully funny sometimes. National Book Award nominee Bryan Bliss delivers a thought-provoking, one-of-a-kind... Read more

Black Girl You Are Atlas

By: Renée Watson
Narrated by: Renée Watson
Length: 51 minutes

A Coretta Scott King Honor Book

Odyssey Honor Audiobook

A thoughtful celebration of Black girlhood by award-winning author and poet Renée Watson.

In this semi-autobiographical collection of poems, Renée Watson writes about her experience growing up as a young Black girl at the intersections of race, class, and gender.

Using a variety of poetic... Read more

You Are Brave: A Book About Trying New Things

By: Margaret O'Hair & Sofia Sanchez
Narrated by: Sofia Sanchez
Length: 19 minutes

An inspiring and inclusive picture book about overcoming the odds from Down syndrome advocate and viral sensation Sofia Sanchez!Just because you are different, that doesn't mean you can't succeed and share your gifts and passion with the world! That is the timely and important message of You Are Brave. This book helps readers learn their own... Read more

El Deafo

By: Cece Bell
Narrated by: Sarah Tubert, Lexi Finigan, Jennifer Aquino, Fred Berman, Bailey Carr, Mx. Nicky Endres, Matt Godfrey, Avi Roque & Sanya Simmons
Length: 2 hours 32 minutes

Winner of the American Library Association’s 2024 Odyssey Award for Excellence in Audiobook Production! 

The beloved #1 New York Times bestselling and Newbery Honor winning graphic novel, adapted for audio with a full cast and sound effects.

El Deafo is now streaming on Apple TV+. The Guardian called the animated series: "Sweet, funny, poignant... Read more

Promise Boys

By: Nick Brooks
Narrated by: Alfred Vines, Anthony Lopez, Brad Sanders, Christopher Hampton, Eliana Marianes, Hannah Church, Henriette Zoutomou, Jaime Lincoln Smith, Maria Liatis, Renier Cortes, Suehyla El-Attar & Xenia Willacey
Length: 6 hours 29 minutes

“Just listened to Promise Boys and WOW! There is a murder at Promise Prep School in Washington DC and 3 students are accused. Heart rending on its own, but when they get together to solve the crime, it becomes a whole other story. I was hanging on until the very end and rooting for JB, Trey, and Ramon. Read more

Chinese Menu

The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods

By: Grace Lin
Narrated by: Lisa Ling
Length: 6 hours 4 minutes

Newbery and Caldecott honoree and New York Times bestselling author Grace Lin delivers a groundbreaking, lushly illustrated, and beautifully written full-color book that explores the whimsical myths and stories behind your favorite American Chinese food.

From fried dumplings to fortune cookies, here are the tales behind your favorite foods. Do... Read more

Mexikid

(Newbery Honor Award Winner)

By: Pedro Martín
Narrated by: Oscar Emmanuel Fabela, Omar Leyva, Cynthia Farrell, Kevin Orduño, Elena Rey, Avi Roque, Christophe Landa, Daisy Guevara, Alejandro Vargas-Lugo & Fernando Monroy
Length: 3 hours 25 minutes

Newbery Honor Book
Pura Belpré Author Award
Pura Belpré Illustrator Award
Odyssey Honor Audiobook
 
A poignant, hilarious, and unforgettable graphic memoir—adapted for audio—about a Mexican-American boy’s family and their adventure-filled road trip to bring their abuelito back from Mexico to live with them.

Pedro Martín has grown up hearing... Read more

Once There Was

Once There Was

By: Kiyash Monsef
Narrated by: Nikki Massoud
Length: 11 hours 42 minutes

“Tenth grader Marjan discovers that her Iranian ancestors were mystical veterinarians, skilled at healing magical beasts. Once she learns that she shares those powers, she grapples with what is and isn’t real and as inscrutable forces capture the gryphons, unicorns and fierce manticores, she faces difficult choices and learns about trust and the... Read more

Sisters of the Lost Marsh

By: Lucy Strange
Narrated by: Lucy Strange
Length: 6 hours 8 minutes

“We love anything that Lucy Strange writes, and her new novel is no exception. Six sisters suffer under an abusive father who believes his family is cursed. Superstition, magic, family love and self-determination are woven into this gorgeous tale. For ages 8+. Read more

Stateless

By: Elizabeth Wein
Narrated by: Moira Quirk
Length: 10 hours 37 minutes

In this historical thriller from the bestselling author of Code Name Verity, Stella North enters an air race competition as the only woman—and finds herself thrown into a mystery she must solve before it kills her.

When Stella North is chosen to represent Britain in Europe’s first air race for young people, she knows all too well how high the... Read more

Stuntboy, in the Meantime

By: Jason Reynolds
Narrated by: Guy Lockard, Nile Bullock, Angel Pean, James Fouhey, Soneela Nankani, Leon Nixon, Chanté McCormick, Lamarr Gulley & DePre Owens
Length: 2 hours 47 minutes

“Have you ever wanted someone to take the fall for you, like fall down the stairs for you so you don’t get hurt? Well you’re in luck! Stuntboy will do exactly that for you, but SHH don’t tell anyone he’s actually DUN DUN DUN Portico Reeves. If I could listen to the audiobook for the first time again I would. With a wide array of narrators and the... Read more

The First Helping (Lunch Lady Books 1 & 2)

The Cyborg Substitute and the League of Librarians

Lunch Lady: 2-for-1 Special

By: Jarrett J. Krosoczka
Narrated by: Kate Flannery, Jarrett J. Krosoczka, Carol Monda, Cary Hite, Zoe Krosoczka, Trey Murphy, Kyan Samuels, Fred Berman, Janina Edwards, Sean Patrick Hopkins, Sean Kenin Elias-Reyes, Lauren Fortgang, Johnny Heller & Full Cast
Length: 1 hour 4 minutes

*Odyssey Honor Audiobook*

Fans of Captain Underpants won't want to miss the adventures of a lunch lady who serves justice--now available for the first time as a two-book collection!

Serving justice . . . and lunch!

Hector, Terrence, and Dee have always wondered about their school lunch lady. What does she do when she isn't dishing out the daily... Read more

Demon in the Wood Graphic Novel

By: Leigh Bardugo
Narrated by: Ben Barnes, Benjamin Valic, Cassandra Morris, Eason Rytter, James Fouhey, Mary McCartney, Matt Leisy, Salli Saffioti, Sean Gormley & Tom Bromhead
Length: 1 hour 3 minutes

A 2023 Audie Award winner!

A 2023 Odyssey Honors title!

“This is no ordinary audiobook, but rather a graphic novel for the ears. Readers will be delighted by the auditory magic of this book.” —Booklist

"A full cast of talented narrators taps into the darkly magical atmosphere of Bardugo's graphic novel prequel to the Shadow and Bone trilogy.... Read more

The Three Billy Goats Gruff

By: Mac Barnett
Narrated by: Mac Barnett
Length: 20 minutes

The MOMENTOUS debut of a groundbreaking Fairy Tale series -- a brilliantly crafted, hilarious twist on this beloved classic, The Three Billy Goats Gruff, from renowned, award-winning, and New York Times bestselling duo and picture book pioneers Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen!Once there was a bridge and a terrible and VERY hungry troll lived... Read more

The Honeys

By: Ryan La Sala
Narrated by: Pete Cross
Length: 10 hours 37 minutes

From Ryan La Sala, the wildly popular author of Reverie, comes a twisted and tantalizing horror novel set amidst the bucolic splendor of a secluded summer retreat.Mars has always been the lesser twin, the shadow to his sister Caroline's radiance. But when Caroline dies under horrific circumstances, Mars is propelled to learn all he can about his... Read more

Perfectly Parvin

By: Olivia Abtahi
Narrated by: Mitra Jouhari
Length: 6 hours 57 minutes

*Odyssey Honor Audiobook*

Fourteen-year-old Iranian-American Parvin Mohammadi sets out to win the ultimate date to homecoming in this heartfelt and outright hilarious debut.

Parvin Mohammadi has just been dumped--only days after receiving official girlfriend status. Not only is she heartbroken, she's humiliated. Enter high school heartthrob Matty... Read more

Emmanuel's Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah

By: Laurie Ann Thompson
Narrated by: Adjoa Andoh
Length: 11 minutes

*Odyssey Honor Audiobook*

Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah's inspiring true story—which was turned into a film, Emmanuel's Gift, narrated by Oprah Winfrey—is nothing short of remarkable.

Born in Ghana, West Africa, with one deformed leg, he was dismissed by most people—but not by his mother, who taught him to reach for his dreams. As a boy, Emmanuel hopped... Read more