Best Books of the Last 15 Years
Last updated: July 17, 2025
It's Common Sense Media's 15th anniversary, and we're celebrating with one of our favorite things: great books for kids and teens! We've come up with a list of the 15 best books and series that were published since we were founded in 2003. Most of these became instant classics and best-sellers, but more than that, they helped encourage a love of reading in kids of all ages. And thanks to your votes, we now have a list of the best of the best, with Wonder at the top. For more excellent media from the last 15 years, try these lists: Digital Game Changers and Best Movies of the Last 15 Years.
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