From historical works to books influenced by personal history to those with characters who must examine the past to move forward, these five titles are strong Printz contenders.
Thirty-six schools will receive grants to purchase Mathical Book Prize titles.
Shifa Saltagi Safadi's novel in verse about an immigrant family, the 2016 Muslim ban, and a boy trying to balance school and family earned the prestigious prize.
Top 2025 Printz Award contenders include poetry, stories featuring characters at both the younger and older ends of the age spectrum, graphic works, and an author who could get her fourth Printz recognition.
The Black Caucus of the American Library Association, Inc. (BCALA) welcomes book submissions for the current cycle of its Children & Young Adult Literary Awards.
The National Book Foundation has announced the 2024 National Book Award finalists. Here are the SLJ reviews of the finalists for the Young People's Literature Award.
The five finalists include a debut novel, a poetry memoir, and a novel in verse.
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