by SLJ Reviews

They are here! Finalists for 2021 National Book Award for Young People's Literature and their reviews from SLJ.

Poetry, biographies, sci-fi, and historical fiction are just some of the genres represented in these middle grade titles centering Latinx stories. Highlight them for Latinx Heritage Month and beyond.

A biography of Lewis Hine, whose photos were vital to changing child labor laws, and a collection of Depression-era photography show how photos have long been used to document the human condition and inspire change.

These two titles focused on sight examine its principles as one of the five senses and the invention of glasses.

As fall looms on the horizon, these horror titles may be just what young readers need to bring chills to those warm nights.

These three varied titles explore connections to Japan and Japanese culture in unique ways.

YA retellings of Jane Austen, fairy-tales, and Shakespeare abound. How often do you read an updated version of Frank R. Stockton’s 1882 short story “The Lady, or the Tiger?” The following selections refresh lesser-known works from a teen perspective.

It seems as if every fourth book is based on a familiar song, from folk to rock and beyond! Judge for yourselves which made the translation with no wrong notes, and stay tuned for more!

These titles take tween readers on immersive journeys through history.