We asked our library’s coolest and most enthusiastic patrons—our kids—to pick their favorite books in 2025, and boy, did they deliver some fantastic choices! From magical adventures to heartwarming tales, these book picks come straight from the shelves of the imaginations of the next generation of readers.
Get ready to dive into a collection of stories handpicked by the very kids who love them most and know exactly what makes a book unforgettable. Let’s take a peek at what’s been circulating in their imaginations.
Aleena, age 11
What's your favorite book you read this year? "Keeper of the Lost Cities"
What did you like about it? "I love the characters and the plot twists in this book!"
Anvi, age 8
What's your favorite book you read this year? "Diary of A Wimpy Kid"
What did you like about it? "The funny parts."
Eliza, age 11
What's your favorite book you read this year? "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs"
What did you like about it? "It rained food."
Sofia, age 8
What's your favorite book you read this year? "Sally's Story"
What did you like about it? "It was about a sick dog and how it got better."
Rosalie, age 8
What's your favorite book you read this year? "Unicorn and Yeti"
What did you like about it? "It's about two best friends and one of them is a unicorn."
Arnav, age 10
What's your favorite book you read this year? "Diary of a Wimpy Kid"
What did you like about it? "Adventure parts of it."
Aahana, age 10
What's your favorite book you read this year? "Maniac Magee"
What did you like about it? "It was very interesting."
Maia, age 9
What's your favorite book you read this year? "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix"
What did you like about it? "It's so fun!"
Adam, age 7
What's your favorite book you read this year? "Stick Dog"
What did you like about it? "All his friends' ideas are dumb."
Rosalie, age 8
What's your favorite book you read this year? "Junie B. Jones"
What did you like about it? "It's funny."
Mia, age 9
What's your favorite book you read this year? "Ghost"
What did you like about it? "It really spooky."
Jennah, age 10
What's your favorite book you read this year? "Dog Man"
What did you like about it? "The story."
Lenny, age 3
What's your favorite book you read this year? "Dinosaur"
What did you like about it? "I like finding the long necks."
Amir, age 8
What's your favorite book you read this year? "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone"
What did you like about it? "Harry."
Adduma, age 8
What's your favorite book you read this year? "Weirdo"
What did you like about it? "It was funny."
Omar, age 8
What's your favorite book you read this year? "Dog Man"
Yassin, age 8
What's your favorite book you read this year? "No, David!"
Elena, age 6
What's your favorite book you read this year? "Miss Nelson is Missing!"
Anonymous, age 3
What's your favorite book you read this year? "Gecko"
What did you like about it? "Animals. Nature."
Anonymous
What's your favorite book you read this year? "Ouran High School Host Club"
What did you like about it? "It's crazy funny and the art is cool."
Anonymous
What's your favorite book you read this year? "Baby-sitters Club"
What did you like about it? "It had so much detail."
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