New & Noteworthy Children's Books June 2025Like this list

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• Afia in the Land of Wonders

  Araujo, Mia, 1986-

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  Afia defies her family's expectations and follows a shape-shifter into the enchanted land of Ijábù, only to discover that its beauty hides dark secrets. Middle Grade Fiction, Ages 9 to 12.

• Black Diamond Kings

  Smith, Charles R., Jr., 1969-

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  Rhyming text pays homage to twelve baseball legends of the Negro leagues including Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson, and Willie Wells. Poetry, Ages 8 to 12.

• Dreaming of a Quinceañera

  Méndez, Yamile Saied,

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  A little girl is excited to celebrate her big sister's quinceañera. Picture Book, Ages 4 to 8.

• Dreamslinger

  Kim, Graci,

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  A brand-new fantasy series where dragons and phoenixes roam the skies of Seoul; meals magically appear based on your mood; and dreams literally come to life. Middle Grade Fiction, Ages 10 to 14.

• Firefly Season

  Smith, Cynthia Leitich,

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  Piper feels grateful for visits with her family, especially for the time spent with her cousins in Cherokee Nation and Muscogee Nation during summer vacations. Picture Book, Ages 4 to 8.

• Fix-it Familia

  Diaz, Lucky,

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  Chavo and his family are always there to help anyone and everyone. So when the main parade float crashes at a neighborhood fiesta, Chavo has the perfect plan to help his community. Picture Book, Ages 4 to 8.

• For a Girl Becoming

  Harjo, Joy,

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  A baby girl is welcomed to the breathing world by generations of her family and set on the magnificent journey of becoming. Picture Book, Ages 4 to 8.

• Gigi Shin, Live From Manhattan

  Lee, Lyla,

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  Gigi Shin is looking forward to her best summer ever: not only did she get accepted to the prestigious Starscape Art Academy in New York City. But things don't go as planned. Middle Grade Fiction, Ages 8 to 12.

• Here Is a Book

  Cooper, Elisha,

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  The life of a picture book begins in the artist's studio, journeys through the world of publishing, finds itself on a bookshelf, and lands in the home of a young reader. Picture Book, Ages 4 to 8.

• A Hero's Guide to Summer Vacation

  Cartaya, Pablo,

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  Gonzalo Alberto Sánchez García has never considered himself the hero of his own story. He's an observer forced to spend the summer with his reclusive fantasy author grandfather. Middle Grade Fiction, Ages 8 to 12.

• Hurricane

  Chin, Jason, 1978-

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  The community of Hatteras Island, North Carolina prepares to weather a category three hurricane, aided by cutting-edge science. Non-Fiction Picture Book, Ages 4 to 8.

• The Idea in You

  Questlove,

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  The sky is the limit when inspiration strikes and a new idea starts to take shape in your mind. Picture Book, Ages 4 to 8.

• One Crazy Summer

  the Graphic Novel Adaptation of the Newbery Honor Book

  Williams-Garcia, Rita,

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  In the summer of 1968, three sisters travel from Brooklyn to Oakland, California, to spend a month with the mother they barely know. Graphic Novel Adaptation, Ages 8 to 12.

• See Marcus Grow

  Bridgewater, Marcus,

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  A grandmother passes down her love and respect for nature to her young grandson while they have fun working together in her garden. Picture Book, Ages 3 to 7.

• Sounds Like Joy

  Moises, Yesenia,

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  One day, Joy finds something unexpected on the ocean reef. When she shakes it, it makes a brand-new noise! Picture Book, Ages 4 to 8.

• Speechless

  Steinke, Aron Nels,

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  Middle school was supposed to be a fresh start for Mira, who struggles to speak in class even though she can speak at home without a problem. Graphic Novel, Ages 8 to 12.

• The Tontine Caper

  Salerni, Dianne K.,

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  A mystery in which eleven-year-old Nico lives as an unpaid servant and virtual prisoner at the Precipice Inn in the Pocono Mountains. Middle Grade Fiction, Ages 8 to 12.

• Whale Eyes

  a Memoir About Seeing and Being Seen

  Robinson, James (Filmmaker),

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  This book immerses readers in James Robinson's point of view, allowing them to see the world through his disabling eye conditions. Non-Fiction Memoir, Ages 10 to 13.

• Where Are You, Brontë?

  DePaola, Tomie, 1934-2020,

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  Tomie dePaola tells the emotional and deeply personal story about overcoming his grief after the loss of his beloved dog, Brönte. Picture Book, Ages 4 to 8.

• You're on Your Way!

  Watt, Mélanie, 1975-

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  A bunny bursting with excitement wants you to know he's your biggest fan, and you'd better bring him along wherever life leads you next! Picture Book, Ages 4 to 8.