As the year comes to a close, we’re reflecting on the incredible Juvenile, Middle Grade, and Young Adult books that shaped our reading journeys in 2024! 🎉📚

In this episode, Joe is joined by Andrea and Sarah to share their top picks—stories that made them laugh, cry, and think in new ways. From heartwarming middle grade adventures to gripping YA novels, join the conversation as they dive into all the books they couldn’t put down, offering their personal insights and reflections on the books that made 2024 such a great year for kidlit.

Tune in for the ultimate Best of 2024 list and find your next favorite read!

Titles mentioned in this episode:

Andrea’s Titles:  

• Wisteria by Adalyn Grace 
• Fangirl, Vol. 4: The Manga by Rainbow Rowell and Gabi Nam 
• Snow Place Like Home by Christina Soontornvat 
• Eva's Treetop Festival by Rebecca Elliott 
• Bo's New Magical Friends by Rebecca Elliott 

 Sarah’s Titles:  

• The Bletchley Riddle by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin 
• Plain Jane and the Mermaid by Vera Brosgol 
• Black Girl You are Atlas by Renee Watson  
• Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell 
• Whale Fall by Melissa Stewart 
• Home in a Lunchbox by Cherry Mo 

Joe’s Titles: 

• House of Elephants by Claribel A. Ortega 
• Youth Group by Jordan Morris (shouts out to Homebody by Theo Parish and Ghost Roast by Shawneé and Shawnelle Gibbs) 
• The Blonde Dies First by Joelle Wellington 
• Ruin Road by Lamar Giles 
• The Last Boyfriends Rules for Revenge by Matthew Hubbard 
• The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science by Kate McKinnon 

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