The September/October Read This Next! list for younger readers has a definite "once upon a time" undercurrent. Fairytales and folktales retold and reimagined are at the heart of many of these stories, proving that some stories will always stay with us.

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Read is why Southen indie booksellers love these books:

Fox and the Mystery Letter by Alex G Griffiths
I love the illustrations in this story and getting to follow Fox as he tries to solve a puzzle with clues along the way was so fun! At its heart this story is one about forgiveness.
– Morgan DePerno, Bookmarks in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Angelica and the Bear Prince by Trung Le Nguyen
A completely precious re-telling of “East of the Sun and West of the Moon” that is sure to leave you feeling warm and cozy.
– Mikey LaFave, Avid Bookshop in Athens, Georgia

A Snow Day for Amos McGee by Philip C. Stead, Erin E. Stead (Illus.)
Amos McGee is back in this winter picture book! Amos is so excited about the first snow, so he knits all of his animal friends various accessories to prepare for the cold. A delightful and heartwarming read that I can't wait to read to my kids for winters to come!
– Claire McWhorter, River & Hill Books in Rome, Georgia

Make Me a Monster by Kalynn Bayron
Growing up in a family of morticians, Meka isn’t exactly squeamish about death, but when her world is turned upside down by tragedy, life after death takes on a very different meaning. A Frankenstein reimagining with bittersweet romance and a menacing cult, this is well worth a read.
– Matilda McNeely, Little Shop of Stories in Decatur, Georgia

War Games by Alan Gratz
Loved this one. A heist, a girl, international characters and some insight into what was going on before the war. And I learned about Black Sunday!
– Wilson Robbins, Novel. in Memphis, Tennessee

Witchkiller by Ashlee Latimer
Ashlee Latimer's WITCHKILLER takes the story of Hansel & Gretel and completely flips it on its head with siblings who are increasingly at odds, witches who aren't what they seem, and romance that keeps you on the edge of your seat.
– Tori Finklea, Union Ave Books in Knoxville, Tennessee

Current Read This Next! books and what SIBA booksellers have to say about them can always be found at The Southern Bookseller Review