Best Of

SLJ will reveal the 193 titles selected for this year's Best Books list starting November 19 and culminating November 25 with a live webcast.

October’s starred reviews include a nonfiction World War II story from George Takei and a newly illustrated poem by U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón.

In this month's starred reviews, Oliver Gerlach goes off menu, David F. Walker reimagines an American classic, and more.

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.

This month, holiday and poetry books join several nonfiction titles covering a range of topics including the Salem Witch Trials, vaccines, and more.

This month is chock-full of standout titles, including holiday books, games, and more.

Here are SLJ's reviews of the books that made the longlist for the 2024 National Book Award for Young People's Literature, including six books with SLJ stars.

This month, several middle grade and YA titles earned stars, along with picture books, transitional titles, and nonfiction.

This month's starred titles include a first day of school story by June Sobel, biographies on Mae Jemison and Roberto Clemente, and a new picture book from Kyle Lukoff.