Best Of

Poetry, graphic novels, and more shine this month.

Among this month's standouts are the latest graphic novel co-authored by Gender Queer's Maia Kobabe, a picture book from Kyle Lukoff, and a video adapted from Carole Boston Weatherford's book about Mary Hamilton.

A variety of Spanish titles, including a board book, picture books, and a biography, make the list, which also includes a middle grade novel from Wendy Orr.

Three poetry books are starred this National Poetry Month, as well as biographies of Mae Jemison and Chadwick Boseman.

Two picture books starring buses lead this list of top titles, which includes Rajani LaRocca's middle grade fantasy.

Elizabeth Acevedo's adult debut receives an SLJ star this month, along with the latest Adam Gidwitz novel, two books for young readers about Eid al-Fitr, and more.

Our web-exclusive starred reviews of February include two books based in the Philippines, a fun YA graphic novel series opener, and a picture book biography of David Attenborough.

This month, check out a middle grade novel by John Schu, the latest book from Kelly Yang, and more.

Check out picture book biographies about Virginia Hamilton and John Lewis, and titles from Anne Ursu and Aden Polydoros.