Sometimes you don’t need to reread a book before delving into its sequel. The Everlasting Rose, by Dhonielle Clayton firmly falls into the should category.

Sadie, by Courtney Summers, follows a similar format to Serial while telling the fictional story of a missing girl determined to avenge her sister’s death.

Sometimes you don’t need to reread a book before delving into its sequel. The Everlasting Rose, by Dhonielle Clayton firmly falls into the should category.

Cathleen Young’s The Pumpkin War is a quick-moving novel full of humor and heart. It’s a great contemporary choice for this summer.

Obert Skye is back with the second book in his Wizard for Hire series, Apprentice Needed, which is one of the better sequels I’ve recently read.

The Queen’s Secret, the second book in Jessica Day George’s Rose Legacy trilogy, is so frustrating. Why? Because we have to wait until 2020 for the third book.

The Transparency Tonic is the second book in Frank L. Cole’s Potion Masters series, which follows Gordy, a potion master in training.

Like many of her other books, the idea for How I Became a Spy was born out of one of Deborah Hopkinson’s earlier projects.

Having a deep understanding of children is key to creating for them, says Toni Buzzeo, author of the picture book When Sue Found Sue.

Having a deep understanding of children is key to creating for them, says Toni Buzzeo, author of the picture book When Sue Found Sue.

Botley the Coding Robot is a simple robot that teaches programming basics through play rather than screen time, and at $60, it’s a great value.

Having a deep understanding of children is key to creating for them, says Toni Buzzeo, author of the picture book When Sue Found Sue.