Best Of

The SLJ Reviews editors share the books we read in 2020 that have stuck with us—whether as a welcome respite from the year’s upheaval or as a work that resonated long after the last page was turned.

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

This month's offerings include new entries from Megan Whalen Turner, David Yoon, Bill Nye, and Ruby Bridges. 

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.