We all know a young reader who has caught the nonfiction bug, voraciously memorizing facts and clamoring for more. Nonfiction audiobooks are a launchpad for first conversations about important topics. As a young reader, I loved nonfiction book series because of their reoccurring format and appealing content. Audiobooks can be helpful for reluctant readers who love podcasts or don\u2019t like to sit still to read. For tweens and teens, memoirs and zoomed in nonfiction nurture a love of informational reading. And if you are worried about the summer slide, audiobooks are an exciting option to mix up summer reading. <\/p>\n
no no 9780593502778 Every Body: A First Conversation About Bodies <\/i> by Megan Madison and Jessica Ralli, read by Phil Corin <\/p>\n
A cute and upbeat audiobook by early literacy and childhood educators Megan Madison and Jessica Ralli, Every Body<\/i> is a first conversation about bodies \u2014 their needs, strengths, and individuality. Charming instrumental music plays throughout Phil Corin\u2019s narration, and helpful resources for parents follow the main text. Check out the rest of the First Conversations series for guidance on various topics, including love, grief, and consent.
\n(Ages 2 \u2013 5) <\/i><\/p>\n
9780593409572 She Persisted Audio Collection: Volume 1 <\/i> by Chelsea Clinton, Andrea Davis Pinkney, Lesa Cline-Ransome, Atia Abawi, Sayantani DasGupta, Michelle Knudsen, Meg Medina, Rita Williams-Garcia and Kekla Magoon; Contributions by Alexandra Boiger; read by various artists <\/p>\n
This audiobook series is an absorbing celebration of women\u2019s history, inspired by the #1 New York Times<\/i> bestseller, She Persisted<\/i> by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger. A straightforward and engaging audiobook collection, Volume 1 features eight women from history: Harriet Tubman, Claudette Colvin, Sally Ride, Virginia Apgar, Nellie Bly, Sonia Sotomayor, Florence Griffith Joyner, and Ruby Bridges. If your young reader enjoys this collection, there are many more to choose from in this ever-growing series.
\n(Ages 6 \u2013 9) <\/i><\/p>\n
9780593554555 Disasters!: A Who HQ Collection <\/i> by Who HQ, read by various artists <\/p>\n
Chances are your young readers have come across a book from the Who HQ series. My littlest cousin recently devoured a chunk of the series, eagerly checking out book after book. This audio collection is a terrific way to get kids excited about history. With easy-to-listen narration, Disasters!: A Who HQ Collection<\/i> is an accessible way for kids to learn about famous historical disasters including the Titanic<\/i>, Pompeii, and the Great Depression. There are one hundred audiobooks in the series to read next!
\n(Ages 8 \u2013 12) <\/i><\/p>\n
9780593677025 I’m Still Here (Adapted for Young Readers) <\/i> by Austin Channing Brown, read by the author <\/p>\n
A new young readers edition of the Reese\u2019s Book Club pick and bestselling hit, Austin Channing Brown tells her story to a tween audience with all-new middle school and high school stories included. Narrated by Austin herself, this audiobook is an empowering story for young Black girls and important to share with all kids to teach empathy and the importance of antiracist work.
\n(Ages 8 \u2013 12) <\/i><\/p>\n
9780593666647 Unstoppable Us, Volume 1: How Humans Took Over the World <\/i> by Yuval Noah Harari, read by Rosa Howard <\/p>\n
Learn the earliest history of humankind with world-renowned historian and philosopher Yuval Noah Harari, author of the bestselling Sapiens<\/i>, in his first book for tweens. This audiobook balances the fun facts of a nonfiction book with the overarching narrative of our history. Unstoppable Us<\/i> is excellent for younger readers who love series nonfiction and are ready for a deeper dive.
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9780593503379 Fashionopolis (Young Readers Edition) <\/i> by Dana Thomas, read by the author <\/p>\n
Kids and tweens care about helping our planet. Dana Thomas\u2019s young readers edition of Fashionopolis<\/i> is perfect for empathetic kids who want to learn about and do more for the environment. This comprehensive look at the fast fashion industry teaches young listeners how our daily actions make an impact for good or bad. Read by the author, this audiobook is excellent for classroom discussions and family conversations about fashion, social justice, and environmentalism.
\n(Ages 10 \u2013 14) <\/i><\/p>\n
9780593681077 The Botany of Desire Young Readers Edition <\/i> by Michael Pollan, read by Sean Patrick Hopkins <\/p>\n
Adapted for young readers, this audiobook explores the relationship between plants and people. Pollan explains in an approachable voice how the apple, the tulip, coffee, the potato, and more have evolved to satisfy our desires. It\u2019s the perfect audiobook for any tween interested in STEM, environmentalism, gardening, and climate change.
\n(Ages 10 \u2013 14) <\/i><\/p>\n
9780593663332 Where to Start <\/i> by Mental Health America, read by Max Meyers <\/p>\n
Mental Health America\u2019s new audiobook makes mental health education accessible for young people with Max Meyer\u2019s conversational and comforting narration. This audiobook invites young listeners to assess their mental health in a destigmatizing manner. This audiobook edition includes a downloadable PDF with worksheets, resources, and mental health-boosting ideas from the printed book.
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9780593502266 How to Be a (Young) Antiracist <\/i> by Ibram X. Kendi and Nic Stone, read by the authors <\/p>\n
Today\u2019s teens want to create a just and antiracist society. In this audiobook, bestselling authors Ibram X. Kendi and Nic Stone partner as co-authors and co-narrators to address antiracism, teens\u2019 concerns, and social issues. Kendi and Stone weave anecdotes and data into an accessible and engaging audiobook, encouraging teens to push for an equitable and antiracist society.
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9780593681633 From Here<\/i> by Luma Mufleh, read by the author <\/p>\n
This profoundly personal and absorbing memoir for teens opens with the author considering how to tell her young daughter about her life. Refugee advocate and author Luma Mufleh shares her story of being a privileged Jordanian, a gay woman, a Muslim, and a refugee. Expertly narrated by Mufleh, an inspirational speaker, this timely audiobook highlights how difficult it is to be a refugee in the United States.
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