Articles by Sonja Cole

Listening to biographies never fails to inspire me. A few of the subjects on this list might be familiar to kids, although many are not household names. Hearing about the...

Besides AudioFile’s Best Audiobooks, the ALA Youth Media Awards are my favorite annual awards. Chosen by a committee of librarians, the Odyssey Award recognizes excellence...

On January 17, 2022, the United States recognizes Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s, birthday as a National Day of Service where volunteers work together to make a difference...

I love how listening to audiobooks with my family allows us to share a good story. Listening together creates an experience that we often remember for a long time. The best...

Listening to audiobooks together is a wonderful way for families to share quality time. Experiencing a beloved story with parents creates a priceless connection and memories for...

October means breaking out spine-tingling ghost stories and eerie mysteries that make you want to hide under a cozy blanket. Here are some atmospheric stories perfect for chilly...

The Asian immigrant experience, family dynamics, and making friends in a new town collide with Korean mythology in the 2021 Newbery Medal-winning WHEN YOU TRAP A TIGER about a...

With COVID-19 protocols changing day-by-day, we are optimistic for an in-person back-to-school this year. At the same time, many of us are extra nervous after the long year of...

Time can feel like it's passing very slowly for kids on long summer car trips, so it helps to bring along some entertainment. These seven audiobooks will keep kids engrossed...

As AudioFile celebrates the 2021 class of Golden Voice Narrators, honorees Soneela Nankani, Michael Crouch, and Cassandra Campbell, the picks below will help you explore these...

COVID-19 may have temporarily disrupted our sports schedules, but now that it is getting warmer out, kids can start enjoying outdoor sports this spring. These audiobooks will...

A graphic novel translated to audio has to work overtime to convey not only the words, but also the illustrations. Undaunted, audiobook producers are using all the tools in...

It has been said that a good book is like a good friend. After a year of remote school, cancelled activities, and Zoom birthday parties and playdates, many kids are missing...

While Black authors and narrators always have a place in my audiobook recommendations for kids, it is important to pause in February to highlight and celebrate the heritage and...

Chosen by a committee of children’s and teen's librarians, the ALA Youth Media Awards are my favorite awards in children’s literature. Often the audio versions...

A good book read by a talented narrator is a beautiful thing, but a good book performed by a full cast of talented narrators can bring a whole new dimension to the listening...

Some people love to be scared at Halloween. I was never one of them. While for my friends, October means breaking out frightening stories of ghosts and ghouls, I prefer my...