Showing 1–18 of 18 books
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After the Shot Drops
Bunny is a basketball star who switches to a prep school in hopes of getting a scholarship. Nasir is Bunny's childhood best friend, left behind, dealing with the injustice of his cousin Wallace's eviction. De Ocampo and Adkins bring nuance and personality to the struggles of Bunny and Nasir.- Audiobook, Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2019
- ISBN: 9781984828422
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And the Ocean Was Our Sky
Ness' retelling of Moby Dick follows Bathsheba's whales as they fight against man. Campbell's narration combines the lyrical text with intensity creating a strong atmospheric listen.- Audiobook, Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2019
- ISBN: 9780062882691
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The Astonishing Color of After
Leigh finds solace following her mother's suicide in her belief that her mother has returned as a red bird. Hsu's narration is emotionally connected and immersive in this tale of magical realism.- Audiobook, Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2019
- ISBN: 9781549197154
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Buried Beneath the Baobab Tree
A Nigerian teen looks forward to the day when she will leave her village to pursue a university degree, but her life changes drastically when she and her schoolmates are kidnapped by Boko Haram.- Audiobook, Fiction
- Best Fiction for Young Adults 2019
- ISBN: 9780062696724
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Du Iz Tak
Adorable children's voices and music brilliantly enhance this unique story of backyard insects who communicate in their own language. This production helps listeners decipher the plot while sound effects and evocative music spark the imagination. An original song written for this production is a wonderfully “scrivadelly” bonus.- Audiobook, Fiction
- Odyssey Award for Excellence in Audiobook Production 2019
- ISBN: 9781338242980
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Folded Notes from High School
Tara Murphy's folded notes correspondences between her friends, boyfriend, and unexpected crush freshman Matthew Bloom between 1991-1992 make this title a blast from the past. The full cast add teen angst and personality to this satirical coming of age novel.- Audiobook, Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2019
- ISBN: 9780525588580
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Harbor Me
Six kids with learning disabilities are given ARTT (A Room To Talk) by their teacher who realizes they need time and space to open up. Woodson uses a full cast to narrate this story about sharing difficult secrets with friends, and includes an interview with her charming 10 year old son.- Audiobook, Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2019
- ISBN: 9780525639101
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A Heart in a Body in the World
Annabelle's tragedy over the past year has her running clear across the country away from The Taker in hopes of finding some resolution to her feelings of guilt and shame over what happened. This relevant story about toxic masculinity and violence is done justice by Whelan's tense but hopeful telling.- Audiobook, Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2019
- ISBN: 9781508263388
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I Have Lost My Way
Three young adults accidentally collide in New York City and embark on a single day of adventure, friendship, secrets, and loss that will change their lives forever. Lewis, Crouch and Malhotra are equally exemplary in portraying the characters in happiness, retrospection, growth, and sorrow.- Audiobook, Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2019
- ISBN: 9780525636267
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Illegal
After realizing his brother has left, 12 year old Ebo follows the trail of his brother on the journey out of Ghana towards the safety of Europe. This beautiful and heartbreaking graphic novel is brought to life by a full cast and impactful sound effects.- Audiobook, Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2019
- ISBN: 9781974924610
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Lu
Lucky Lu (the one and only, the kid, the guy) struggles to figure out where he fits in both on the track team, quite literally jumping hurdles, and in life, with a new sibling on the way. Guy Lockard concludes his flawless narration of the Track series with swagger, heart, and humility.- Audiobook, Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2019
- ISBN: 9781508263463
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Nate Expectations
Nate heads back to Pennsylvania where he and best friend Libby tackle creating a Great Expectations musical of their own for English class. Tim Federle continues to deliver Nate's sass, heart, and newfound confidence by sounding like that one theatre kid that every high schooler in America knows and, hopefully, loves.- Audiobook, Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2019
- ISBN: 9781508261117
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The Poet X
Award-winning slam poet Elizabeth Acevado infuses her debut novel with palpable energy as she reads this coming-of-age tale. Acevado's raw, rhythmic delivery is perfect for performing the novel's free-verse poems, which describe Xiomara Barista's transformation from an obedient young girl to a free-thinking young woman in Harlem. -
Royals
Daisy Winters is a 16 year old with a normal life, until her older sister's relationship with the Crown Prince of Scotland forces her into the seclusion of the castle and time with Miles, the prince's younger roguish brother. Cobb brings personality and humor to the characters of this funny charming tale, especially Daisy herself.- Audiobook, Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2019
- ISBN: 9780525632009
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Sunny
Sunny's passion is dancing, but he runs to please his father. Then Sunny's coach finds a way for him to “dance” on the track by throwing discus instead of running. Narrator Guy Lockhard perfectly captures Sunny's fresh, distinctive voice, creating an authentic character that readers will adore.- Audiobook, Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2019
- ISBN: 9781508263470
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Swing
Walt and Noah are best friends trying to navigate their junior year of high school, trying out for baseball, and being honest with the love interests in their lives. Alexander reads his work as no one else could, with vitality and lyrical prose that satisfies.- Audiobook, Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2019
- ISBN: 9781974917297
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The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle
Middle school is a challenge for sweet, sensitive Mason Buttle. He has a condition that causes him to sweat profusely, he's dyslexic, and the police suspect he was involved in the death of his best friend. Narrator Andrew Eiden captures Mason's honesty and compassion, and imbues each and every character with depth and humanity.- Audiobook, Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2019
- ISBN: 9781538590166
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Tyler Johnson was Here
Tyler has started to hang out with drug dealers, so Marvin follows him to a party to keep Tyler out of trouble. The narration really helps the reader to feel as though they are friends with Marvin and inside his head allowing the reader to ache and grieve right alongside Marvin throughout this audio.- Audiobook, Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2019
- ISBN: 9781549197277