After a long winter hibernation, get into that spring and summer sunny vibe with some hot reads. Then in June, remember to visit your local library and see how you can participate in summer reading programs!
— PICTURE BOOKS —
By Harry Woodgate
Little Bee, 2023
Milly’s family visits Grandad for the summer and plans a pride parade for their small town.
By Derek Mascarenhas & Meneka Repka
Owlkids, 2024
Cousins Marianne and Zoe try to catch the mango monster who must be stealing the fruit from their tree.
By Christy Mandin
Orchard Books, 2024
Millie moves into Garden Glen and replants her favorite strange and dangerous sprouts.
By Anitha Rao-Robinson & Anoosha Syed
Viking, 2024
When Kayra wears her first sari, Ruhi and her cousins find a way to dress in something special, too.
By Brian Yanish & Stacy Ebert
Farrar Straus Giroux, 2024
Two pickle neighbors argue over which flavor is more delish. Will they ever be friends?
— MIDDLE GRADE —
By Yamile Saied Méndez
Algonquin, 2024
Soccer star Valeria competes on a girls’ team for the first time and has to learn the new rules both on and off the field.
By Brandon Hoàng
Scholastic, 2024
When Freddie travels to Vietnam for the summer, she doesn’t expect to get pulled into a magical adventure and have to rescue her ông ngoa (grandfather).
By Linda Sue Park
Allida, 2024
Gracie’s snorkeling trip in Honduras is amazing until she gets injured and learns that the coral reefs are in danger.
By Cynthia Leitich Smith
Heartdrum, 2024
An injured Bat asks for help getting to an animal baseball game, so humans Mel, Ray, and Grampa Charlie Halfmoon drive him to Georgia.
By Damara Allen
Aladdin, 2024
A mysterious man gives Sam a magic flute made out of bone that grants wishes, but changes other realities at the same time.
— YOUNG ADULT —
Just Another Story: A Graphic Migration Account
By Ernesto Saade
Graphic Universe, 2024
The author/illustrator tells his cousin’s story of his journey from El Salvador to the United States.
Kisses, Codes, and Conspiracies
By Abigail Hing Wen
Feiwel & Friends, 2024
Tan and Winter try to be just friends, which proves difficult while babysitting Tan’s little sister —and outrunning hackers in search of their stolen loot.
Mismatched: A Modern Graphic Retelling of Emma
By Anne Camlin & Isadora Zeferino
Ink, 2024
Matchmaker Evan is determined to pair up a shy new girl in school.
By Carl Deuker
Clarion, 2024
Nate loves basketball more than soccer, so he’ll have to face off with his school rivals and stand up for his new friend to change teams.
By Kristina Forest
Kokila, 2024
On a senior trip to the Poconos, students Zyla and Kai disappear after they break up.
This article originally appeared in the Spring 2025 issue of (585) Kids.
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