Children’s & Young Adult Series
Data from The New York Times · Updated weekly · Week of May 16
The New York Times Children’s & Young Adult Series bestseller list, week of May 16, 2026.
“In a dystopia, a girl fights for survival on live TV. (Ages 12 and up)”
“The travails and challenges of adolescence. (Ages 9 to 12)”
“Roz the robot adapts to her surroundings on a remote, wild island. (Ages 7 to 12)”
“Only the five dragonets of destiny can unite the seven warring dragon tribes. (Ages 9 to 12)”
“A wizard hones his conjuring skills in the service of fighting evil. (Ages 10 and up)”
“A boy battles mythological monsters. (Ages 9 to 12)”
“In Ireland, friends at the private school Tommen College prepare for adulthood. (Ages 16 to 18)”
“Cassie Hobbes joins the Naturals, an F.B.I. program for teens with intrinsic crime-solving abilities. (Ages 12 to 17)”