Books for Kids and Tweens
June 2025
Recent Releases
J vs. K
by Kwame Alexander and Jerry Craft

The friendly trash talk between two Newbery Award-winning authors gets a funny, fictional twist in this story about cartoonist J and poet K, two rival fifth-graders each determined to win their school’s storytelling contest. This graphic novel hybrid offers plenty of jokes alongside useful advice for young artists and authors. Read-alike: The Cartoonists Club by Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud. (Ages 8-12.)
Return to Sender
by Vera Brosgol

While grieving his father and failing to fit in with his ultra-rich new classmates, ten-year-old foodie Oliver makes a life-changing discovery: a mysterious mail slot that grants wishes! Filled with dark humor and vivid illustrations, this tale of magic -- and consequences -- will stick with you after the final page. (Ages 8-12.)
Don't Cause Trouble
by Arree Chung

Ming Lee was hoping for a fresh start in middle school, but he is as desperately uncool as always – not to mention stuck in ESL even though he only speaks English. How’s he supposed to stick up for himself when his parents’ biggest rule is to keep out of trouble? This colorful graphic novel offers a relatable story inspired by the author’s real life. (Ages 9-13.)
At Last She Stood: How Joey Guerrero Spied, Survived, and Fought for Freedom
by Erin Entrada Kelly

Popular, award-winning author Erin Entrada Kelly branches into nonfiction with this book about the heroic yet little-known Josefina "Joey" Guerrero. As a young Filipina during World War II, Joey spied for the Allies, only to face another battle: fighting for fair treatment as a person with Hansen’s disease. For fans of: Steve Sheinkin, Candace Fleming, and other authors of high-stakes true stories. (Ages 9-13.)
Confessions of a junior spy
by Rosaria Munda

Bea dreams of becoming a spy like her mom. Growing up in the Pangean Hotel, a secret sanctuary for spies, she spends her time studying self-defense, languages, codebreaking, and field medicine, preparing for the day when she can follow in her mother’s footsteps. But her mom has a different plan for Bea: She wants Bea to attend boarding school like one of the normal folk. Bea can’t think of a worse fate, the Life is all she’s ever known. But you do not say no to the Pangean League’s top spy. (Ages 9-12.)
Spirit Service
by Sarena and Sasha Nanua

After getting zapped by an unusual old rotary phone, middle school friends Raveena, Aiko, Blair, and Lillian suddenly gain the ability to talk to spirits -- and there are a lot of spirits in their eccentric hometown. Combining the upbeat friendships of The Baby-Sitters Club with creepy paranormal events, this series starter will grab lots of different readers. (Ages 8-12.)
Chef's Secret
by Kelly Yang

Jason Yao has a secret . . . actually, lots of secrets!
For one thing, it’s hard being a professional chef, helping to run a motel, and being a regular kid! And now that Mia Tang is officially his girlfriend, Jason’s life has reached a whole new level of exciting―and terrifying! After all, Mia is amazing, and Jason is . . . just Jason. But he’s determined to be the best boyfriend ever. (Ages 8-12.)
Band Nerd
by Sarah Clawson Willis; illustrated by Emma Cormarie

Seventh grade at Windley School of the Arts isn’t easy for Lucy, and her dad’s out-of-control drinking makes things difficult at home, too. Still, Lucy’s decided that she will win first-chair flute, no matter what. Clean-lined artwork keeps the focus on emotions in this moving graphic novel. (Ages 9-13.)
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