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AMELIA SAND AND THE SILVER QUEENS de Jim C. Hines

AMELIA SAND AND THE SILVER QUEENS is a charming standalone middle grade fantasy about a young goblin who teams up with a rambunctious crew of two old ladies, a talking snake, and a former teacher in order to save all goblinkind from their human overlords.

AMELIA SAND AND THE SILVER QUEENS
by Jim C. Hines
Self-published, December 2023
(via JABberwocky Literary Agency)

Amelia Sand is a student at Ainsworth Academy, where nonhumans are taught to be “civilized.” But for the rulers of Umbra—humans who came through a world-gate from Earth and now sit upon the thrones—that’s not enough. When Amelia discovers their plans to use magic to force her and her fellow monsters into blind obedience, she sets out to stop them.

Everyone knows goblins can’t be heroes, so Amelia visits a world-gate to find human champions of her own. But instead of mighty young heroes, she gets stuck with two old women who have no interest in magic or fighting. With her friend Boa (a talking shimmer snake), Amelia joins former teacher Ruth and absent-minded Lily on a quest to save the “uncivilized” peoples of Umbra.

Full of humor and hilarious goblin hijinks, AMELIA SAND AND THE SILVER QUEENS is a story about finding unexpected family and learning to trust in your own power.

Jim C. Hines is the Hugo-award winning and Locus bestselling author of the Magic Ex Libris Series, the Princess Series of fairy tale retellings, the Goblin Quest Trilogy, and the Janitors of the Post- Apocalypse Series. Hines has been a finalist for the Imaginales Award, and his titles have sold in 10+ territories.

Les meilleurs titres jeunesse parus en 2023

Voici un aperçu des ouvrages pour la jeunesse ayant récolté des distinctions en 2023 et figurant dans différentes listes des meilleurs livres de l’année :

Young Adult

BRIGHTER THAN THE SUN
de Daniel Aleman
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, mars 2023

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Cosmopolitan 30 Best Young Adult Books of 2023 That You Don’t Want to Miss

“…. Aleman’s direct, accessible prose believably conveys the heavy responsibility teens carry as they support their struggling families. ….(T)he emotional stakes here are compelling, and amidst all the hardship, Aleman inserts potent moments of joy and connection, the power of female friendship, and the perseverance of possibility.” ―The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

ARTIFACTS OF AN EX
de Jennifer Chen
Wednesday Books, novembre 2023

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Seventeen Best Young Adult Books of 2023
Book Riot Most Exciting New YA Books Out November 2023
Goodreads’ Big Preview of Fall’s Most Anticipated Young Adult Books 2023
PopSugar Young-Adult Books to Add to Your Reading List in November 2023
She Reads Most Anticipated YA Romance of the Fall

« Equal parts romance and tribute to Los Angeles, this charming debut combines a strong sense of place and community with well-developed supporting characters, a lovely intergenerational family, and a just-kiss-already love story…An endearing exploration of loss, love, and the transformative nature of art. » ―Kirkus Reviews

GODLY HEATHENS
de H.E. Edgmon
Wednesday Books, novembre 2023

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     School Library Journal Best Books 2023
     New York Public Library Best Books of the Year

★ « Electrifying…Edgmon thoughtfully explores issues of agency, identity, and mental illness via an inventive mythology; a high-stakes, action-packed plot; and a vibrantly drawn, intersectionally diverse cast embroiled in realistically thorny relationships. » ―Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

GIRLS LIKE GIRLS
de Hayley Kiyoko
Wednesday Books, mai 2023

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*INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER*
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BEGIN AGAIN
d’Emma Lord
Wednesday Books, janvier 2023

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Cosmopolitan 30 Best Young Adult Books of 2023 That You Don’t Want to Miss
Seventeen Best Young Adult Books of 2023
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An Indie Next Pick
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VENOM & VOW
d’Anna-Marie McLemore & Elliott McLemore
Feiwel & Friends, mai 2023

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Cosmopolitan 30 Best Young Adult Books of 2023 That You Don’t Want to Miss

★ « Enemies-to-lovers romances rarely offer this much emotional depth, and fans of the trope will find a lot to love about this coauthored romantic YA fantasy. » ―Booklist, starred review

FORGED BY BLOOD
d’Ehigbor Okosun
Harper Voyager, août 2023

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Seventeen Best Young Adult Books of 2023

« [A]n intense, spellbinding debut from a vivid new storyteller … Featuring a striking cast of characters with unbeatable chemistry, an inventive magic system, and rich, folkloric worldbuilding, Forged by Blood confronts history and captures the imagination with a gripping tale of tangled love, political intrigue, ancestral pain, and things worth fighting for. » — Thea Guanzon, author of The Hurricane Wars

IMPOSTER SYNDROME AND OTHER CONFESSIONS OF ALEJANDRA KIM
de Patricia Park
Crown Books for Young Readers, février 2023

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School Library Journal Best Books 2023

★ “Park’s work paints an educational but entertaining portrait of what it is like to be a person of color in today’s world…. [A] fantastic read.” —School Library Journal, starred review

★ “[An] entertaining, well-paced story…. Ale is a thoroughly appealing protagonist.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

GIVE ME A SIGN
d’Anna Sortino
G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers, juillet 2023

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New York Public Library Best Books of the Year
An Indie Next Pick
An Indies Introduce Summer/Fall 2023 Selection
A Junior Library Guild Selection
Popsugar Best YA Books of 2023

★ « Sortino celebrates Deaf culture and identity in this endearingly funny slow-burn rom-com debut … Sortino highlights a variety of Deaf experiences, exploring the community’s pride and culture, as well as the trauma some Deaf individuals face in interactions with strangers and loved ones alike. » —Publishers Weekly, starred review

ALWAYS THE ALMOST
d’Edward Underhill
Wednesday Books, février 2023

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Seventeen Best Young Adult Books of 2023
Popsugar Best YA Books of 2023

“Filled with sparkling joy, tender hope, and resounding heart, Always the Almost is an ode to finding yourself, your people, and your own power.” ―Adib Khorram, award-winning author of Darius the Great Is Not Okay

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER MIDNIGHT
de K.L. Walther
Sourcebooks Fire, juin 2023

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Cosmopolitan 30 Best Young Adult Books of 2023 That You Don’t Want to Miss

« An engaging story of personal growth and a second-chance romance. » ―Kirkus Reviews

 

Middle Grade

SIMON SORT OF SAYS
d’Erin Bow
Disney Hyperion, janvier 2023

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Newbery Honor Winner
Publishers Weekly Best Books 2023
School Library Journal Best Books 2023
Longlisted for the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature

★ « An uproarious small-town comedy with a devastating tragedy at its core. » ―Kirkus, starred review

★ « Despite the weighty premise, Bow’s storytelling brims with vitality, featuring many hilarious, outlandish scenes … The scientific plotline is thematically compelling, and the character-driven narratives thrive in its context, including Simon’s narration of his post-traumatic healing and the development of winsome secondary characters. » ―The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books, starred review

THE EYES AND THE IMPOSSIBLE
de Dave Eggers
illustré par Shawn Harris
Knopf Books for Young Readers, mai 2023

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Newbery Medal Winner
Publishers Weekly
Best Books 2023
New York Times Best Children’s Books of 2023
NPR Books We Love 2023

★ « We need brave,big stories like these. » The New York Times
★ « Utterly delightful. » Booklist, starred review
★ « Remarkable. » Kirkus, starred review
★ « Exuberant. » Publishers Weekly, starred review
★ « A Standout. » The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books, starred review
★ « Destined to be read again and again. » Shelf Awareness, starred review

THE PROBABILITY OF EVERYTHING
de Sarah Everett
Clarion, juin 2023

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Publishers Weekly Best Books 2023
School Library Journal Best Books 2023
NPR Books We Love 2023
Winner of the Governor General’s Literary Awards for Young People’s Literature

★ « This realistically drawn, gut-wrenching novel will stick with readers long after they’ve finished reading. A powerful exploration of grief. » — Kirkus Reviews, starred review

THE WINDEBY PUZZLE
de Lois Lowry
Clarion, février 2023

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New York Times Best Children’s Books of 2023

“Moving and suspenseful…Children who are intrigued by history will find [it] enthralling. But this is also a book for young writers. Lowry the magician is willing to take us backstage and show us her tricks. The Windeby Puzzle explores not only how a master craftsman builds her story but why.” — New York Times Book Review

ANIANA DEL MAR JUMPS IN
de Jasminne Mendez
Dial, mars 2023

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Publishers Weekly Best Books 2023
New York Public Library Best Book of the Year
Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year
School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
NCTE Notable Poetry Book and Verse Novel Selection

★ “Via myriad poetic forms and sensorial verse, Mendez viscerally details the emotional family tumult of grief, mistrust, and resentment alongside Ani’s heartfelt quest to reunite with water.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

 

Picture Books

ELENA RIDES
de Juana Medina
Candlewick, mars 2023

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Publishers Weekly Best Books 2023
Horn Book Fanfare 2023 ALSC
ALA Notable Children’s Books Nominee 2024

★ “Medina captures substantial emotional highs and lows in this inspiring tale of persistence, one that’s just right for those taking on another learning curve: reading.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

I’M FROM
de Gary R. Gray Jr, illustré par Oge Mora
Balzer + Bray/ HarperCollins, septembre 2023

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School Library Journal Best Books 2023
NPR Books We Love 2023
The New York Public Library Best Books of 2023
Horn Book Fanfare 2023

 

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THEY CALL ME NO SAM de Drew Daywalt, illustré par Mike Lowery

A hilarious new offering and middle-grade debut from Drew Daywalt, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Day the Crayons Quit and acclaimed illustrator Mike Lowery.

THEY CALL ME NO SAM
by Drew Daywalt, illustrated by Mike Lowery
Clarion Books, June 2024
(via Writers House)

Meet Sam: an insolent pug—and incidental hero—who will stop at nothing to protect his family! When scientists Elaine and Gary Peterson adopt Sam to keep their son, Justin, company in the midst of a top-secret research project, they never imagine the precocious pup will cause more harm than good. But from chewing up Elaine’s hairdryer (the “brain melting heat cannon”), to his inability to be house-trained (who could resist the “pooping rug”?), the Petersons aren’t sure how much more they can take. And that’s before Sam starts harassing Justin’s crush (and potential new friend), Phoebe, whom Sam is sure is an evil wizard out to harm Justin.  But when a pair of crooks encroaches on the Peterson household in an attempt to steal their confidential findings, Sam’s actions—never mind his reasoning for them—just may save the day.

Drew Daywalt is the award-winning author of The Day the Crayons Quit, which has been on the New York Times bestseller list for close to 400 weeks. He lives in Los Angeles with his family and his dog, Sam.

Mike Lowery is a New York Times bestselling illustrator who has worked on dozens of books for children and adults, including the Mac B., Kid Spy series by Mac Barnett.

MAGIC BELOW STAIRS de Caroline Stevermer

In an alternate Regency England, a plucky young boy is hired be a wizard’s assistant and with help from his fairy guardian, he will excel at his job and break a curse on the wizard. This charming Middle Grade novel is set in the same world as Caroline Stevermer and Patricia C. Wrede’s beloved Cecilia and Kate novels.

MAGIC BELOW STAIRS
by Caroline Stevermer
Dial Press, 2010
(via JABberwocky Literary Agency)

11-year-old Frederick is plucked from an orphanage to be a servant to the wizard Lord Schofield. With help from Billy Bly, the brownie who has been his « fairy guardian » over the years, Frederick quickly proves his worth and excels at the difficult tasks assigned by Lord Schofield.

However, Lord Schofield has banished all magical creatures from his holdings so Frederick must keep Billy Bly’s existence a secret. When Billy Bly discovers dark magic within the Schofields’ manor house, it’s up to Frederick and Billy to break the curse and save the manor.

Caroline Stevermer is the multiple-award-winning author of the Cecelia and Kate Novels, the College of Magics Series, the Glass Magician Series, and the middle grade novels River Rats and Magic Below Stairs.

RIVER RATS de Caroline Stevermer

In a post-apocalyptic world, a group of kids living on a steamboat rescue a downtrodden man and race to uncover a buried treasure before their enemies get there first.

RIVER RATS
by Caroline Stevermer
Open Road, 2022)
(via JABberwocky Literary Agency)

The award-winning author of the Scholarly Magic series delivers the thrilling adventure of a crew of young kids working their way through a post-apocalyptic world on a steamboat they call home . . .

No one knows for sure what caused the Flash. They just know that nothing has been the same since. Cities have been destroyed by pestilence, riots, and fires. The paddleboat River Rat, once a museum, was turned into an orphanage. But a dangerous storm forced the children to flee with the boat to safer waters, making it theirs for good.

Since then, Tomcat, Toby, Esteban, Lindy, Spike, and Jake have traveled, bartered, and performed their way up and down the Mississippi River. One rule that has served them well: no passengers. But after watching a man on shore being pursued by a vicious pack of locals, the group has no choice but to save him.

At every stop, the boat is met by the man’s tireless hunters. They want what the fugitive knows: the location of a bunker filled with guns. A currency more valuable than gold . . . and one that the crew of the River Rat might well pay for—with their lives.

This standalone Middle Grade novel was highlighted as a “Best Book for Young Adults” by the American Library Association (ALA), the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), and the New York Public Library. It also won the Golden Duck Award and the Golden Kite Award, both regional awards in the United States.

Caroline Stevermer is the multiple-award-winning author of the Cecelia and Kate Novels, the College of Magics Series, the Glass Magician Series, and the middle grade novels River Rats and Magic Below Stairs.