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Nine superb titles made SLJ's list of must-have transitional chapter books. 

Eighteen exceptional informational works made SLJ's list of the best nonfiction for children and teens published in 2019. 

Thirteen luminous novels made SLJ's list of the best middle grade books published in 2019. 

Fourteen outstanding titles made SLJ's list of the best graphic novels for children and teens published in 2019. 

Twenty-one exemplary titles made SLJ's list of the best picture books published in 2019.

Seventeen titles made SLJ's list of the most distinguished young adult books published in 2019. 

The editors of the New York Times Book Review reveal the secrets to ensuring children grow up with a passion for reading.

Memorabilia and objects have long inspired the work of writers and artists. Here are stories about particular items that have stirred their imaginations or brought a period, person, or idea into sharper focus.

Stories are genuine. Stories can feel real, even when we don’t feel real to ourselves. Stories reflect who we are back at us and make it easier for us to know it’s true. This is especially important for those of us who aren’t cisgender, heteronormative, non-disabled white men from traditional families. That is, for most of us.