2024 Favorite Children's and YA Books Revealed

The 2024 holiday season features a variety of children's and YA literature, including Julia Donaldson's 'Bert the Bowerbird,' which explores themes of love and self-acceptance, and Jyoti Rajan Gopal's 'Love Is Here with You,' a bedtime story that celebrates Indian heritage (Publishers Weekly). Maureen Corrigan highlights notable literature such as Percival Everett's 'James,' a reimagining of 'Huckleberry Finn' from Jim's perspective, and Danzy Senna's 'Colored Television,' a satirical take on race and class (NPR). Traci Thomas shares her experience reading 'Charlotte’s Web' with her twin boys, reflecting on its themes of friendship and empowerment (KQED). In a personal reading recap, a blogger emphasizes their focus on middle-grade fiction this year, highlighting the importance of realistic narratives for young readers (Teen Librarian Toolbox).