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For decades, young adults have turned to coming-of-age novels for life experiences, expression, guidance, and more. But thanks to more diverse authorship, these books are even more inclusive than ever before.

You’ve probably heard of Roald Dahl, but how much do you know of the illustrator who created the famous drawings throughout these iconic children’s books?

This book holiday is about to make your month.

A.A. Milne was a successful author even before the publication of Winnie the Pooh, but when this children’s novel catapulted him into fame, he became resentful of its creation.

Edward Gorey is an illustrator and author known for his eerie pen-and-ink illustrations and his eccentric fashion. His costume design for a mid-1970s production of Dracula won him a Tony Award, and his books set the stage for a large fanbase in goth subculture. Curl up with Gorey's dark and macabre illustrations to put a little gothic in your Halloween.

While you may not be able to travel as you would like this summer thanks to re-emerging COVID restrictions, you can go on a roadtrip of your own with one of these amazing books for every state.