Full of anticipated sequels, new titles from established favorites, and buzzy debuts, July is a great time to read YA books.

The YA book received a starred review from PW. On Our Way with Mr. Jay by Chelsea Lin Wallace, illus. by Thyra Heder. Holiday House/Porter, $18.99; ISBN 978-0-8234-5704-5.

The YA book received a starred review from PW. The Escape Artist: A True Story of Octopus Adventure by Thor Hanson, illus. by Galia Bernstein. Greenwillow, $19.99; ISBN 978-0-0626-7647-4.