20 Great International Books for Young Readers

by Clément Xavier ; translated by Edward Gauvin ; illustrated by Lisa Lugrin ; color by Albertine Ralenti

Engaging feminist history attractively presented. Full review >

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by Gry Kappel Jensen ; translated by Sharon E. Rhodes

The Scandinavian atmosphere and engaging narrative voices uplift and deepen this magical boarding school story. Full review >

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by Pei-yun Yu ; translated by Lin King ; illustrated by Jian-xin Zhou

A uniquely Taiwanese account with universal appeal that embraces freedom and celebrates the human spirit. Full review >

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by Soyoung Park ; translated by Joungmin Lee Comfort

Transporting and unputdownable; an appealing combination of deep and page-turning. Full review >

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by Ricardo Chávez Castañeda ; illustrated by Alejandro Magallanes ; translated by Lawrence Schimel

Unforgettable. Full review >

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by Zira Nauryzbai & Lilya Kalaus ; translated by Shelley Fairweather-Vega

A promising series opener that journeys into a thrilling world. Full review >

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by Sachiko Kashiwaba ; translated by Avery Fischer Udagawa ; illustrated by Yukiko Saito

A powerful story of healing. Full review >

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by Martha Riva Palacio Obón ; translated by Lourdes Heuer

Poignant and beautifully written. Full review >

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by Seiji Yoshida ; translated by Jan Mitsuko Cash ; illustrated by Seiji Yoshida

Offers tantalizing glimpses into imagination-inspiring rooms full of untold stories. Full review >

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by Lisa Voisard ; illustrated by Lisa Voisard ; translated by Jeffrey K. Butt

Broad, bright, and systematic. Full review >

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by Roberto Piumini ; translated by Leah Janeczko

An elegy, timeless and entrancing. Full review >

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by Johan Rundberg ; translated by A.A. Prime

A captivating game of cat and mouse. Full review >

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by Taras Prokhasko & Marjana Prokhasko & translated by Boris Dralyuk & Jennifer Croft ; illustrated by Marjana Prokhasko

Sweet but not saccharine, with occasional long thoughts buried in the fuzzy warmth. Full review >

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by Suzy Lee ; illustrated by Suzy Lee ; translated by Helen Mixter

A gorgeous fable celebrating generosity and wit. Full review >

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by Bette Westera ; illustrated by Mattias de Leeuw ; translated by Laura Watkinson

Deftly captures a child’s sense of wonder at the vastness of the world. Full review >

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by Irene Vasco ; illustrated by Juan Palomino ; translated by Lawrence Schimel

Undeniably marvelous. Full review >

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by Gianni Rodari illustrated by JooHee Yoon ; translated by Antony Shugaar

Welcome insights from a celebrated author. Full review >

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by Marika Maijala ; illustrated by Marika Maijala ; translated by Mia Spangenberg

A touching, optimistic, and charmingly rendered story of hope and resilience. Full review >

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by Anna Desnitskaya ; illustrated by Anna Desnitskaya ; translated by Lena Traer

Will spark joy and inspire. Full review >

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by Tomo Miura ; illustrated by Tomo Miura ; translated by Nanette McGuinness

Start with imagination, add a sprinkle of mischief, and stir for pure joy! Full review >

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