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Booklist’s Top Ten YA Debuts 2026

Apr 232026
 

Booklist just released their Top Ten YA Debuts for 2026 and we’re thrilled to see the following DMLA titles included in the roundup!

Out of Air by Rachel Reiss

A deep-sea dive into a breathtaking cave leaves Phoebe and the Salt Squad cursed in this artful thriller full of airtight tension and robust character development.

All the Noise at Once by DeAndra Davis

Black and autistic Aiden wants nothing more than to play football with his quarterback brother, Brandon, but an incident with the police challenges the brothers’ dynamic in this heartfelt story about connection and collective action.