Book Lists

SLJ's roundup of reviews for the winners and honorees of the 2021 Caldecott, Newbery, Printz, and more.

Isekai manga are some of the wildest fantasy stories on bookshelves right now. What are they? And which titles are must-haves for your collection?

Check out the latest must-have works for kids and teens, including poetry collections, fantastical middle grade, and heart-pounding YA.

Black History Month is in February, but celebrating the accomplishments and talents of Black people in America and across the diaspora shouldn’t be restricted to the shortest month of the year. These poetry books are written and/or illustrated by Black creatives. This small sampling is by no means an exhaustive list but could be used as a jumping-off point to spark further exploration. 

From first crushes to love of country, a grandmother's fiercely protective love to second grade boys finding the confidence to admit their feelings, we've collected a few titles we think your patrons will really fall for. 

The following 16 titles emphasize social emotional core values that are important for healthy childhood development.

Though Halloween has passed, these three beastly titles keep the age-appropriate frights (and laughs) coming.

In time for Valentine’s Day, these teen love stories center friends, enemies, and strangers who become something more.

Centering on fat protagonists who defy societal expectations and reject narrow beauty norms, these YA novels work to combat the messages that fat bodies are unacceptable and undeserving of respect.