Sometimes there are lines that stick out and linger, burrowing themselves in our memories. Here are some of these unforgettable quotations from this year’s Best Books.

Check out the 2020 Best Books covers that most left an imprint on our eyes (and hearts).

The wait is over. See what titles made SLJ's Best Books lists this year.

Twenty-four exceptional titles made SLJ's list of the best picture books published in 2020.

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

Twenty-five outstanding works made SLJ's list of the best middle grade books published in 2020. 

Nineteen novels made SLJ's list of the most exemplary young adult books published in 2020. 

Twenty sterling books made SLJ's list of the best nonfiction for children and teens published in 2020. 

Fifteen books made SLJ's list of the best graphic novels for children and teens published in 2020.