Jen R.’s Staff Picks for Audiobook Month!
June is Audiobook Month!
To celebrate, we’re featuring Jen R.’s audiobook staff picks.
Soundtrack by Jason Reynolds; Read by Nile Bullock, Mekhi Hewling, Jade Williams, Brandon Miles, Ryan Vincent Anderson, Amir Royale, Jasmin Richardson, Christopher Grant, Khaya Fraites, Nadine Simmons, Robb Moreira, We Ani, Rocky Anicette and Brandiss Seward
“This audiobook original is truly unlike any other—the combination of Jason Reynolds’s award-winning writing, a full cast, and original music and sound design—in a story set in NYC, about teens finding themselves through music . . . I just can’t wait to press play on this one!”
Jen R.
#1 New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds transports us back to the early 2000s in Soundtrack, an audiobook original about New York City teens whose talent and love of music lift them to unexpected heights.
Available on Audio.
Fun for the Whole Family: A Novel by Jennifer E. Smith; Read by Lauren Graham
“Who doesn’t want a beloved Gilmore Girl to read them a heartwarming novel? I really loved listening to Lorelei, ahem, I mean Lauren Graham, narrate her own works in the past, so I am thrilled she’s continuing with her gift for narration and reading this new book by Jennifer E. Smith in her unmistakable and hilarious voice.”
Jen R.
A breathtaking, joy-filled novel about the people we love, the secrets we keep, and the enduring power of family, from the bestselling author of The Unsinkable Greta James.
Available in Hardcover, eBook, Audio, and Large Print Editions.
Listen to a Clip from the Audiobook
Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren; Read by Sutton Foster; Translated by Susan Beard
“I am a huge fan of Sutton Foster and I have such fond memories of loving Pippi in my childhood! This audiobook is the perfect combination of nostalgia and narrator dream-casting for me! Can’t wait to introduce my kids to Pippi on this 80th anniversary year of the classic!”
Jen R.
Tony award-winning actress Sutton Foster narrates the beloved story of a strong, spunky girl and her hilarious adventures in this new recording, celebrating the 80th anniversary of Pippi Longstocking!
Available in Hardcover, Trade Paperback, eBook, and Audio Editions.
Listen to a Clip from the Audiobook
Meditate with Me: A Step-By-Step Mindfulness Journey by Mariam Gates; Read by the Author
“I love Mariam Gates’s calming voice and these exercises are easy enough for pre-school aged kids to try. Meditation for kids on audio has become a calming, bedtime must that’s easy to incorporate into our nighttime routine.”
Jen R.
This accessible and fun guide to meditation and mindfulness is the perfect introduction for young children.
Available in Hardcover, eBook, and Audio Editions.
Listen to a Clip from the Audiobook
The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt
“There has been so much talk about this book, and as a mom who is admittedly often anxious herself, I am eager to hear about this investigation into smartphones, social media and how it affects our youth—and more importantly, I want Haidt’s tips on how to support a healthier, freer childhood.”
Jen R.
A must-read for all parents: the generation-defining investigation into the collapse of youth mental health in the era of smartphones, social media, and big tech—and a plan for a healthier, freer childhood.
Available in Hardcover, eBook, and Audio Editions.
Listen to a Clip from the Audiobook
The Amazing Generation: How to Choose Fun and Freedom in a Screen-Filled World by Jonathan Haidt and Catherine Price
Also – I am so grateful for The Amazing Generation, coming this December, so that my kids can also eventually understand and take in this advice, in a kid-friendly audio that can truly to speak to middle-grade listeners.
Jen R.
Coming December 30th in Hardcover, Trade Paperback, eBook, and Audio Editions.