Summer 2019 – best new children’s and YA books – our picks
Here’s our selection of top new titles coming out in summer 2019. These reading recommendations include picture books, early and middle-grade fiction; young adult novels and non-fiction.
Recommended reading books for primary & secondary aged children in the UK
Susie Brooks is a British author and editor known for her work in children’s non-fiction and picture books. She has written and edited numerous titles across a range of subjects, including art, science, history, and emotional wellbeing. Brooks studied at Edinburgh University, where she focused on art history, which has influenced her approach to writing and creating books for young readers.
Brooks has worked in publishing for over two decades, both as an editor and as an author. Her books often aim to make complex topics accessible and engaging for children. Notable titles include My First Book of Relativity, My First Book of Quantum Physics, and What Makes Me Me?. She has collaborated with a variety of illustrators and publishers, including Quarto, Wayland, and Franklin Watts.
In addition to science and art, Brooks has written books that support children’s emotional development, such as Find Your Happy and Be Brave!. Her work is widely used in schools and libraries, and she is recognised for her clear, approachable style and ability to explain challenging concepts to young audiences.
One of her recent publications is My First Book of the Cosmos, published by Quarto in 2022.
Here’s our selection of top new titles coming out in summer 2019. These reading recommendations include picture books, early and middle-grade fiction; young adult novels and non-fiction.
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