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2018 Audie Awards Finalists: Children’s & YA
Listen to these kid-friendly Audie nominees during the next family trip.
Published on February 14, 2018
The Hate U Give
Angie ThomasOne of the biggest books of 2017 is also being recognized for its amazing audiobook production. A stunning take on the topic of police brutality narrated by Bahni Turpin (“The Underground Railroad,” “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks”).
Refugee
Alan GratzThree children flee homelands that are no longer safe: A Jewish boy escapes Nazi Germany, a Cuban girl leaves during the Cuban Raft Exodus, and a Syrian boy runs from civil war. A timely look at the challenges faced by refugees throughout history.
Patina
Jason ReynoldsThe second entry in Jason Reynold’s bestselling “Track” series follows Patty, who’s great at running, yet the stress of her life continues to catch up with her. Jason Reynolds has been penning tons of fantastic books in recent years, so be sure to check out his works.
Wedgie & Gizmo
Suzanne SelforsPrepare to add yet another corgi to your list of favorite fictional pets with this hilarious story about Wedgie (the aforementioned corgi) and Gizmo (a guinea pig who’s kinda like Brain from “Pinky and the Brain”).
A Poem for Peter: The Story of Ezra Jack Keats and the Creation of the Snowy Day
A Poem for Peter: The Story of Ezra Jack Keats and the Creation of the Snowy Day
Andrea Davis PinkneyIf you value diversity in children’s literature, you need to listen to this biography of Ezra Jack Keats, who wrote “The Snowy Day.” An educational read about a writer and illustrator who broke the color barrier in children’s books.
A Sick Day for Amos McGee: (Caldecott Medal Winner)
Philip C. SteadThis beloved story about a zookeeper who takes a sick day and receives a surprise from all his animal friends was finally turned into an audiobook last year, narrated by the award-winning Jim Dale (Harry Potter, “The Night Circus”).
Princess Cora and the Crocodile
Laura Amy SchlitzAuthor Laura Amy Schlitz, a Newbery Medal winner, has written an off-beat tale about a princess who takes a day off to get a bit rowdy with a crocodile. Full of cute hijinks that will have you laughing out loud.
Disappeared
Francisco X. StorkA gritty tale that tackles one of young adult’s central themes head-on: the tension between childhood innocence and the encroaching corruption of adulthood. A heart-pounding thriller narrated by Roxana Ortega and Christian Barillas.