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Jonathan Hunt offers picks for this year's Printz Award—including nonfiction, graphic novels, and books for young teens—and reminds us that serving on award committees isn't for the faint of heart.
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.
Make room on your read-aloud shelves for titles that will ignite discussions about contemporary issues, highlight little-known true stories, and tug on the heartstrings.
Books for middle school readers, including YA and middle grade realistic, fantasy, series, and standalone titles, as recommended by librarians.