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Books for Kids and Tweens January 2026 |
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| The Stolen Songbird by Judith Eagle; illustrated by Jo RiouxWhile her moms are traveling, 12-year-old Caro and her secret pet rabbit, His Nibs, are sent to stay with strict great-aunt Gam. It's there that Caro discovers a stolen painting and gets caught up with a treacherous gang of art thieves. This twisty illustrated mystery plunges you into an adventure across 1950s London. (Ages 8-12.) |
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| Xolo by Donna Barba Higuera; illustrated by Mariana Ruiz JohnsonIn Aztec mythology, the feathered serpent god Quetzalcoatl gets the credit for reviving humanity after their destruction. But in this eye-catching and emotional graphic novel, dog-headed Xolotl (god of lightning, misfortune, and death) proves himself as the real hero. For fans of: underdog characters and bright, bold artwork. (Ages 7-10.)
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| Agent Cupcake by Mel Hilario and Lauren Davis; illustrated by Katie LonguaJoining the Mystical Beasts Bureau as their first ever human spy, 12-year-Miguel Mangayayam feels pressure to do well -- and that's before he's partnered with ultra-cool unicorn operative Agent Cupcake. Cute, cartoony artwork amps up the energy in this offbeat graphic novel fantasy. For fans of: Adam Gidwitz's Unicorn Rescue Society books or Stuart Gibbs' Spy School series. (Ages 9-13.)
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| How to Free a Jinn by Raidah Shah IdilWhen anxious middle-schooler Insyirah and her mom move from Australia to Malaysia to care for her grandmother, Insyirah makes a startling discovery: she's inherited the ability to see powerful spirits known as jinn. This supernatural thriller is packed with excitement and Malaysian mythology. (Ages 8-12.)
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| At the Speed of Gus by Richard ScrimgerFor 13-year-old Gus, having ADHD means that his racing thoughts can become a maze, and sometimes it's tough to separate imagination from reality. When a school suspension gives him time to visit his sister on Vancouver Island, the journey is anything but straightforward. This honest, funny whirlwind of a story offers a peek into one kid's brain. (Ages 9-12.)
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Into the Wild Magic
by Michelle Knudsen
Eleven-year-old Bevvy spends her time avoiding other kids, playing with her neighbor's kittens, and escaping into her fantasy novels. When new girl Cat arrives at school, Bevvy thinks she may finally have found a friend, until Cat provokes Bevvy's worst tormentor and leaves her alone to deal with the consequences. Later, on Bevvy's doorstep, Cat's apology is cut short when a car with dark windows rolls up. Bolting into a nearby wood with Bevvy in tow, Cat proceeds to open a hole, in the air, just in time. Bevvy knows magic when she sees it, the kind in books, but the world the girls escape to--teeming with unicorns, sorcerers, and dragons--is shockingly, exhilaratingly real.
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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels
by Beth Lincoln
On the day they are born, every Swift child is brought before the sacred Family Dictionary. They are given a name and a definition--a definition it is assumed they will grow up to match. Shenanigan is getting ready for the Swift family reunion and plotting her next great scheme: hunting for Grand-Uncle Vile's long lost treasure.
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| Bad Cheerleader by Alex ThayerSeventh-grader Margaret, aka Bag, is determined. She doesn't let dyslexia stop her from being a bookworm. And when she realizes that her cheerleader sister Minerva is hiding something, she doesn't let her lack of school spirit stop her from joining the cheer squad to learn the truth. Read-alike: Miss Liberty by Erin Moonyeen Haley. (Ages 10-13.)
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Ask your librarian for more great books!
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