by SLJ Reviews

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.

These powerful stories of seven trailblazing women—including a scientist,a marine biologist, a World War II military pilot, a popular singer, an astronomer, an astrophysicist, and a code breaker during the world wars—who were pioneers in their fields will enlighten and inspire young readers.

These two titles focus on the climate crisis, providing accessible information and ­up-­to-date scientific data.

These three titles for fairly young children can be used in the context of LBGTQIA+ issues, or for everyone trying to find out who they are.

These rom-com–loving characters meta-spin the genre and push the boundaries of familiar tropes as they star and upend in their own love stories.

These engaging picture book biographies spotlight two influential Black female tennis players: Althea Gibson and Serena Williams.