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June is Caribbean American Heritage Month. Here are some picture books, middle grade, YA, and adult books for teens that you can share with your kids in June (and all yearlong).

Check out the SLJ reviews of the Eisner-nominated graphic novels aimed at young people, as well as our coverage of these innovative and inspired titles.

How to tempt those readers who have moved beyond picture books but aren't quite ready for middle grade novels? These chapter book graphic novels will do the trick. With humor and heart, these eye-catching books take on everything friendship, mystery, adventure, and even a bit of metafiction (from none other than Dav Pilkey).

Featuring vivid settings, relatable characters, and absorbing narratives, these moving titles will inspire readers to learn more about these eras—and to question whose stories still go untold.

Warning: These 22 titles may induce hearty chuckles, grossed-out giggles, or milk-out-the-nose laughing. 

These realistic novels for teens explore identity, family relationships, and figuring out your place in the world, all told with honesty and nuance.

Librarians looking to stay up-to-date with the field will appreciate these titles, which take on everything from distance learning to graphic novels to writing programs.

Highly recommended young adult fiction and nonfiction for teens to enjoy all summer long. 

Highly recommended middle grade fiction and nonfiction for readers to enjoy all summer long.