Here are the year’s most notable picture and middle grade books, selected by our children’s books editor.

Mignola’s glorious collection of folklore from an imaginary world is written with a jeweler’s precision and drawn in long, ...

As the fifth anniversary of the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol approaches, the creators of 1/6: The Graphic Novel will release the fourth and final issue of their acclaimed series -- a ...

Rex Ogle and Dave Valeza bring their YA LGBTQ coming-of-age Four Eyes graphic novel trilogy to a conclusion with Fruitcake, ...

November 24, 2025 • Our annual reading guide returns with 380+ new titles handpicked by NPR staff and trusted critics. Find 13 years of recommendations all in one place — that's more than 4,000 great ...