Browne, Mahogany L. A Bird in the Air Means We Can Still Breathe. narrated by Mahogany L. Browne, Emana Rachelle & others. Listening Library.
Gr 7 Up–This stunning act of resilience and resistance belongs on shelves in all formats.

Burcaw, Shane & Hannah Burcaw. Interabled: True Stories About Love and Disability from Squirmy & Grubs and Other Interabled Couples. narrated by Shane Burcaw, Hannah Burcaw & others. Macmillan Young Listeners.
Gr 10 Up–Pair with Melissa Blake’s Beautiful People for an empathic, inclusive introduction to the disability experience.

Deedy, Carmen Agra. The Library Dragon: 30th Anniversary Edition. narrated by Carmen Agra Deedy. Dreamscape Media.
Gr 1-2–Now more than ever, all libraries must install these fiercely fiery librarians.

de la Peña, Matt. Home. narrated by Matt de la Peña. Listening Library.
K-Gr 3–Provide both print and audio bundled together for the warmest welcome Home.

Egan, Leanne. Lover Birds. narrated by Julia Cranney. Scholastic Audio.
Gr 9 Up–Cranney performs with an addictive energy that’s pure fun, effortlessly creating Egan’s memorable miniverse of diverse young women on the verge of self-discovery.

Falcone, Ben. What’s Scarier Than Thunder?narrated by Ben Falcone. Listening Library.
Gr 1-4–Easy access to both print and audio will motivate glorious read-alongs, particularly since Kevin Cornell’s boisterous illustrations shouldn’t be missed.

Marianayagam, Maria. No Purchase Necessary. narrated by Rama Krishna Vallury. HarperAudio.
Gr 5 Up–Remarkable newbie Vallury ensures Marianayagam’s poignantly thought-provoking, heart-grabbing novel hits all the right feels.

Poleksic, Jelena. A Sick History of Medicine: A Warts-and-All Book Full of Fun Facts and Disgusting Discoveries. narrated by Tim Campbell. Macmillan Young Listeners.
Gr 3 Up–Campbell knows exactly how to treat physician Poleksic’s medical historical debut.

Rhodes, Jewell Parker. Will’s Race for Home. narrated by Christopher Hampton. Hachette Audio.
Gr 6 Up–Hampton transforms Rhodes’s latest informative historical novel into an unforgettably exhilarating adventure.

Watson, Renée. All the Blues in the Sky. narrated by Bahni Turpin. Bloomsbury.
Gr 5 Up–Turpin gloriously embodies Watson’s truth: “In the midst of sadness and grief, there can be joy and goodness.”