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Books for Kids and Tweens April 2026 |
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Each and Every Spark
by Claire Swinarski
From the Edgar Award nominated author of What Happened to Rachel Riley? comes an engrossing, timely, and propulsive story of two girls in Paris--one living under Nazi rule in the 1940s; the other in present day--and the mysterious painting that unites them. Perfect for fans of The Bletchley Riddle and When We Flew Away. Paris, present day. Penny Marks has never felt so alone. Forced to move to France for some fancy job her mom couldn't turn down, she's now miles away from her old life. If she hadn't quit art after all that drama went down last year, she'd at least have something to keep her mind off the fact that life back home is moving on without her. Paris, 1943. Marie Bonnet has never felt so afraid. When the German army seized power over France, she and her sister Heloise watched their father get taken away, leaving them on their own. Then Marie finds evidence that Heloise has secretly been working for the French Resistance--a group of rebels determined to take the Nazis down--and while it has danger written all over it, she's desperate to join. Any small act of uprising could help their country...but it could also cost them their lives. Penny and Marie's worlds collide when an old painting resurfaces in present-day Paris after decades of being hidden. Along with it is a note whose message may lead Penny to Marie...and the fate that awaited her.
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Mythspeaker
by Christopher Roubique
In an attempt to fulfil a prophecy, thirteen-year-old Kyta, with a band of misfit kids, attempts an impossible heist to steal back the stolen Egg of the World Turtle and save the world from destruction.
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| Queso, Just in Time by Ernesto CisnerosAfter wishing for more time with his father, who died two years ago, Quetzalcóatl Castillo Anguiano -- aka Queso -- is transported back to 1985, where his father is just Pancho, a fellow 12-year-old. Deep emotions pair with time-travel culture clashes in this funny, moving story. (Ages 8-12.)
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Worst in Show
by Pj Gardner
Dot Hernandez is a Corgi with a vision. Win the Baskerville, collect the prize money, and finally launch her designer doggy fashion line. So when a scrawny ferret shows up with a warning that someone is trying to take her out of the competition, she's skeptical. A laugh-out-loud animal caper about a hapless ferret who decides to prove himself to his furry crime family by foiling a plot to sabotage the Baskerville Dog Show!
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Inbetweens
by Faith Erin Hicks
Four starred reviews A new tween graphic novel by bestselling author Faith Erin Hicks. Perfect for fans of Sweet Valley Twins and Ride On Twin sisters Ash and Sloane are headed to animation camp--where their courage, drive, and sisterly bond will be put to the test Twin sisters Sloane and Ash are two peas in a pod, and they do everything together: watch movies, attend classes, and most importantly, draw So when the summer animation classes of their dreams are about to start, they can barely contain their excitement Well...Ash is excited but Sloane is surprised to find she isn't as jubilant about it, which makes no sense, since she loves art. Meanwhile, Ash discovers that just because you love something, doesn't mean you'll automatically be good at it, and she struggles under the weight of her own expectations and those of her teacher's. Soon, the trials of challenging classwork and new friendships drive a wedge between the twins. Can their bond survive the summer?
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| Hafsa's Way by Aisha SaeedAspiring doctor Hafsa is thrilled to travel from rural Pakistan to Lahore, where she's supposed to stay with her sister and attend an elite science camp. Once she arrives, nothing goes according to plan, but determined Hafsa won't let that stop her from making the most of the experience. For fans of: the author's inspiring companion books, Amal Unbound and Omar Rising. (Ages 9-13.)
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| A World Without Summer: A Volcano Erupts, a Creature Awakens, and the Sun Goes Out by Nicholas Day; illustrated by Yas ImamuraThis fast-paced, illustrated book takes a deep dive into a world-changing event: the "climate shock" that followed the 1815 eruption of Indonesia's Mount Tambora. You can follow along as catastrophic weather prompts fear, famine, rebellion, and the creation of an iconic horror story. For fans of: Steve Sheinkin. (Ages 10-14.)
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| How to Say Goodbye in Cuban by Daniel MiyaresIn the style of a graphic novel, author Daniel Miyares tells the true story of his father's childhood. Things are tough for young Carlos when his family moves from rural Cuba to a city -- and even tougher when Fidel Castro's revolution forces them to flee Cuba altogether. Dramatic artwork supports the powerful emotions in this memoir. (Ages 8-13.)
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A Time to Hide: Based on a True Story of Survival During the Holocaust
by Marion Seidemann Fredman
"Fredman's parents, Julius and Grete, met in a synagogue on Rosh Hashanah in 1937. They married weeks later. But then Germans began to boycott Julius's clothing stores because he was Jewish, and one of his shops was seized. The couple's home was also ransacked while they were in Holland visiting Julius's brother. Faced with these circumstances, they decided to go into hiding abroad; Dutch sisters, Tinie and Truss, hid the family in their attic for three years. Family photographs complete the chronology, which is covered via text and collages featuring illustrations. Like a scrapbook, the spreads employ textured paper and various backdrop colors. Select pages imitate a gallery, assembling people's portraits against wallpaper. Maps, documents, and letters also appear, with stamps enhancing the period authenticity."-- Ingram
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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