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14 Best March Books for Young Readers

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

49 DAYS

by Agnes Lee ; illustrated by Agnes Lee

A moving portrayal of mortality and its aftermath, shown from both sides. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

ICARUS

by K. Ancrum

A slow-burn mystery fueled by a few broken people and a heavy dose of caring ones. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

SAFE PASSAGE

by G. Neri ; illustrated by David Brame

Somber with a sprinkling of optimism and a firm grounding in unconditional familial love. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

THE ENIGMA GIRLS

by Candace Fleming

A gripping narrative celebrating teen girls’ underrecognized contributions to Allied war efforts. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

SONA AND THE GOLDEN BEASTS

by Rajani LaRocca

A fully immersive and enchanting fantasy that readers will get lost in. Full review >

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GRAPHIC NOVELS & COMICS

ODIN

by George O'Connor ; illustrated by George O'Connor ; color by Norm Grock

A rainbow bridge to a fresh set of mythological places and faces. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

EVERYONE GETS A TURN

by Marianne Dubuc ; illustrated by Marianne Dubuc

Layers of consideration for not only raising a youngling, but learning from one, too. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

MAMA'S LIBRARY SUMMERS

by Melvina Noel ; illustrated by Daria Peoples

A sumptuous story of summertime Black joy, and a master class in fostering family literacy. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

THE HOUSE BEFORE FALLING INTO THE SEA

by Ann Suk Wang ; illustrated by Hanna Cha

A poignant tale of light in the darkness—and compassion in times of war. Full review >

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