Audiobooks Archives - Reading Middle Grade

The Libro.fm Kids Audiobook Sale

Afoma Umesi — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 09:20:06 +0000

Every summer, Libro.fm does a GREAT summer audiobook sale and I always end up snagging several audiobooks I've been wanting to listen to because the prices are so good -- all under $5 with many less than $1. I have a whole post all about Libro.fm and why I love it, but basically, I like supporting indie bookstores; the audio quality is better than Everand (which I also love), and you can download the audiobook files and load them onto your Yoto player if you have one.

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Nonfiction Audiobooks for Kids

Katie Wickliff — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Nonfiction audiobooks are a great way for kids to become more interested in informational reading, especially when they discover that nonfiction can be as exciting–and in many cases more exciting–than fictional stories. Here’s a list of 20 of our favorite nonfiction audiobooks for kids.

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The Best Children’s and Teen’s Audiobooks of 2023

Afoma Umesi — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 16:57:41 +0000

This year was my year of audiobooks. With Everand (formerly Scribd) and Libro.fm (including the ALC program — more about that here) combined, I flew through 5-10 audiobooks nearly every month! Still, finding a truly phenomenal audiobook production isn’t an easy feat. Many audiobooks are just fine (especially if they aren’t full-cast or dual narration).

The Best Audiobooks for Kids

Afoma Umesi — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 17:56:55 +0000

I do nearly half of my reading on audio, and it has been life-changing! Audiobooks are accessible, especially for people who may be dyslexic or visually impaired. But even if you don't fit into either of those boxes, audiobooks make it easier to multitask, enjoy some slower-paced books, and turn long car days into story-infused days. If you're wondering whether audiobooks are good for kids, this post will help. I'm also sharing over 25 fantastic audiobooks for kids ages 5 and up!

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15 Best Audiobooks for 2nd Graders

Afoma Umesi — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Audiobooks can be absolutely delightful for younger readers. They're a great way for kids who may not yet be strong readers to experience chapter books and longer texts they otherwise wouldn't be able to access. Audiobooks also help keep kids company and work well as a read-along guide for illustrated books, so kids can listen to the audio while they follow along in their own books. Whatever your use case, I have some fun audiobooks for 2nd graders today. This list includes funny books, spunky protagonists, and many, many series to keep your kids listening for a long time.

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The Best Family Audiobooks for Every Occasion

Afoma Umesi — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 13:50:33 +0000

As you know, audiobooks are my favorite! It's especially wholesome when you find family audiobooks that everyone can listen to and enjoy. For this list, I've collected some of the best family audiobooks for road trips, bedtime listening, and every occasion thinkable. These are funny, engaging, propulsive, and intriguing fiction and non-fiction audiobooks that appeal to a wide range of family members.

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The Best Audiobooks Narrated by the Authors

Afoma Umesi — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 15:04:57 +0000

Listening to audiobooks is such an enjoyable experience for me. But -- especially for non-fiction titles -- listening to audiobooks narrated by the authors is on a whole other level! That's actually how I got into listening to audiobooks. I think memoirs on audio are a great first step to enjoying the format. Fortunately, though, I've also found a handful of fiction titles narrated WELL by the authors, if you'd also like to try those with/without your kids.

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The Best Full Cast Audiobooks

Afoma Umesi — Wed, 31 May 2023 12:43:57 +0000

If you've been around here for a minute, you would know that I love audiobooks. My favorite kinds of audiobooks are full-cast audiobooks. Technically, a full-cast audiobook is one where each narrating character's perspective is read by a different narrator. Full-cast audiobooks are perfect for books with multiple narrators or perspectives. They're also commonly used for graphic novel narrations (which can be a lot of fun). For this list, I've curated the best full-cast audiobooks for kids (of all ages) and adults. If you're new to audiobooks, these are great to start with because they're fun -- almost like an audio drama!

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Best YA Audiobooks (Contemporary YA)

Afoma Umesi — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 10:35:30 +0000

With an onslaught of great middle grade books to read, my favorite way to get through young adult literature is YA audiobooks! As you know by now, my sweet spot is contemporary, realistic YA and that's what you'll find on this list. The joy of audiobooks is tied to the quality of the narrator(s) and how they bring the story to life. The narrators of these YA audiobooks get pronunciations right and have superb voice acting skills.

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Review | The Lost Language

Afoma Umesi — Tue, 25 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +0000

The Lost Language centers around 6th grade Betsy and her best friend, Lizard (both girls are actually named Elizabeth!) who decide to save a disappearing language Guernsiais (spoken on the small Isle of Guernsey, off the coast of France). Betsy's mom is a passionate linguist who -- unbeknownst to Betsy -- is also dealing with depression and anxiety. Lizard has always been a bit of a bossy, possessive friend, thanks to her assertive character. As the two girls work on the project together, cracks in their friendship begin to show and a near-tragedy in Betsy's family threatens to tear them apart.

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