Celebrate the 2024 Barnes & Noble Children’s and YA Awards Shortlist

In the first book written AND illustrated by award-winning dynamo Vashti Harrison, Big beautifully details a child’s journey to self-acceptance and highlights the impact of words – how they can both hurt and heal. Like the message in this book, Big is oversized and overflowing with thought, care and love.

Grown ups — you’ll love this one just as much as the kids. With magic at its heart and a delightful interactive challenge, this book is fun for all ages.

Buffalo Fluffalo is Huffalo Buffalo and we knowffalo you’ll love this bookffalo. Too much? Never! Enjoy reading this one out loud before bedtime.

A picture book that stuns on all fronts — a mix of Jon Klassen’s magnetism, Ryan T. Higgins’ humor, and Julia Donaldson’s charm all wrapped into one gorgeous package. See if you don’t try and find your own fox and rabbit friends when you’re done with this one.

Sometimes, being the odd one out can take you on an adventure — and you might learn a thing or two along the way. This is the story of a little girl in search of silence and the lessons she learns when she finds it.

‘A beautiful blend of the old and new, Takahashi and Tomigahara’s storytelling deserves attention across all ages. After you experience it, you’ll find yourself admiring the stars, delighted by the unknowns.

Get ready for bedtime — and experience a whole new world of whimsy. Explore different animals of the night with delight in this new story that will have you laughing and peeking out your bedroom window by the end.

This heartwarming and laugh-out-loud story about a young girl who is gifted with supernatural abilities after a freak earthquake is the perfect read for anyone who’s ever wanted to fit in when they were born to stand out.

The ultimate underdog story, this is an art-centric tale of a dog with a witty, thoughtful, totally dog-centric view on life and humankind that will strike a chord with young readers.

Gorgeously rendered by the ridiculously talented Remy Lai and perfect for fans of Suee and the Shadow and Anzu and the Realm of Darkness, this eerie and empathetic ghost story is steeped in Chinese mythology.

The Secret Garden meets A Wrinkle in Time in this new fantasy series set in a secret lush paradise teeming with magical plants, mystery and adventure.

With unwavering humor, this intergenerational story of self-discovery paints a beautiful and deeply personal picture of Mexico and the cultural grounding and subsequent barriers of growing up there.

Lisa Yee and Dan Santat turn these misfits into kid superheroes — this ragtag ensemble cast is impossible not to fall in love with. And it’s only the first in the series!

Narnia for a new age: magical creatures live alongside us in a world not unlike our own, and adventures ensue.

Chock full of heart, humor and vibrant illustrations, Parachute Kids is a semi-autobiographical graphic novel based on the author’s childhood living on her own with her siblings as undocumented immigrants in the US.

Matt Fox takes readers back in time in this indelible story full of heart and the importance of standing up for what’s right, even when it’s hard.

Dark magic and dark academia? We’re in. A brand new world of fantasy, secrets and lies awaits for fans of Scott Reintgen’s A Door in the Dark.

If you’re just as obsessed with Ren fairs as we are, this book is an absolute treat. A rom-com complete with sword fighting, shenanigans and swoony queer romance all wrapped up in one immensely satisfying story.

An epic new duology has just begun. This is a story of what it truly means to be a monster — not for the faint-hearted.

Fans of Chloe Gong, we have your next favorite series. A story rich in unique world-building and woven with all the romantasy elements we could hope for, this one is a stunner.

The Hunger Games meets Ace of Spades in These Vicious Games, an electrifying debut thriller about a deadly competition at an elite private school where the stakes aren’t just high — they’re life or death. Joelle Wellington’s captivating prose will have readers gripping their seats until the very end.

A high-stakes heist with a dynamic cast, Thieves Gambit packs layers of intrigue with a slow-burn romance, a globetrotting adventure and mind-bending puzzles. This is a certified page-turner.

If you’ve ever wondered if there’s anything better than enemies-to-lovers — only when you throw fantasy into the mix. A story of knights, magic and horror, you’ll love to get lost in this world.

Buckle in for this one — you won’t know who to trust. Isabel Ibañez returns with a magical story set to the backdrop of 1800s Egypt where secrets lay hidden and adventure abounds.