Awards & Recognition, Collection Development
Listen to Audiobook Clips from the 2021 Texas Lone Star Reading List
The Lone Star reading list is developed by public and school librarians from the Young Adult Round Table. The purpose of the list is to encourage students in grades 6, 7, or 8 to explore a variety of current books. See the full 2021 Lone Star Reading list here—and be sure to empower your young patrons and students by offering the audio editions as well! Check out the 8 titles available from Listening Library below:
“This book hits all the notes of a solid thriller—creepy mansion, dark family secrets, a little romance, and a plucky heroine. Fans of suspense will enjoy this outing. Alender creates another tingly tale just right for escaping into this summer.”—School Library Journal
“A full cast brings Carrie Firestone’s novel for young teens to listeners—an appropriate way to further enhance a story about middle schoolers using a podcast to bring attention to administrators’ abuse of dress-code enforcement…expertly paced.”—Booklist
“Michael Crouch’s first-person narration is spot-on…Sound effects mask the occasional curse word, making this audiobook funny despite the real obstacles Ross is overcoming.”—AudioFile Earphones Award
“Narrator Greta Jung is outstanding at capturing both the youthful and adult voices in this chapter book for tweens…Jung makes her character distinctive with lightly accented English. A lively, confident narrator is exactly what listeners need.”—AudioFile
“An enthralling mystery beats at the heart of this middle grade fantasy.”—School Library Journal
“Narrator Frankie Corzo brings relatable warmth to this supernatural adventure…The Spanish accent of Dante’s abuela and effortless pronunciations of Spanish words and phrases add authenticity to the Mexican-American legend. Also fun is Rick Riordan’s introduction, in which he shares his own childhood connection to the story.”—AudioFile
“The energetic pacing and youthful tones of narrator Sophie Amoss introduce listeners to the three teens who form the core of Oppel’s newest supernatural thriller.”—AudioFile
“Jorjeana Marie narrates authentically in the first person in a youthful voice. The world looks differently from Frankie’s perspective, and listeners are privileged to share that world with her. Through Marie’s stellar portrayal, Frankie’s confusion, hurt, and joy are clear. This audio would be a wonderful addition to any middle grade collection…Not only is it a good selection for mystery buffs, but its greatest strength is in helping listeners, both adult and young, develop empathy with anyone who is neurodiverse.”—School Library Journal, starred review
