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Best Manga 2025 | SLJ Best Books

Best Manga 2025 | SLJ Best Books
Jasmine Amiri, Rachel Forbes, Joe Pascullo, Lisa Rowland,  Nov 19, 2025

 The 2025 Best Manga roundup features haunting sci-fi, slow-burn romance, and charming friendship tales for middle grade and YA readers.

Interview with Phenomenal Best Books Cover Artist Loris Lora

Interview with Phenomenal Best Books Cover Artist Loris Lora
Kimberly Olson Fakih,  Nov 19, 2025

SLJ chats with the Pura Belpre–winning artist about the creative process for this year’s December Best Books cover.

Best Books 2025

Best Books 2025

We hope that SLJ’s Best Books of 2025, filled with adventurous and fantastical stories, silly and breathtaking picture books, true-crime mysteries and stirring romances, and universally consumed manga and graphic novels, will be the joy-making resource that you need to impact the next generation of readers (and their grown-ups).

21 Splendid Books from Kwame Alexander, Rin Chupeco, and More | Starred Reviews, November 2025

21 Splendid Books from Kwame Alexander, Rin Chupeco, and More | Starred Reviews, November 2025
SLJ Reviews,  Nov 18, 2025

An audiobook of Tuck Everlasting is narrated by Alexis Bledel for its 50th anniversary; Stacy McAnulty goes to Venus in the latest "Our Universe" book. We herald these and more titles in our November stars list. 

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Cordell, Matthew
A heartfelt reminder that care, imagination, and memory are powerful forms of protection worth celebrating in every classroom.
What Do We Do In Preschool?

What Do We Do In Preschool?
Wanless, Kathryn
An essential tool for parents and teachers alike which will foster meaningful conversations with little ones experiencing big feelings.
A Year Without Home

A Year Without Home
Bidania, V.T.
This beautiful novel will inspire readers who love poetry and historical feminist fiction; a triumph to add to any collection.
Worst-Case Scenario

Worst-Case Scenario
Stoeve, Ray
Stories about diverse teens dealing with all types of difficulties while having full, rich lives and romance are still rare finds. This, and all of Stoeve’s novels, will fill that empty space on shelves perfectly.
Call of the Dragon

Call of the Dragon
Bowen, Natasha
A vivid, powerful fantasy brimming with dragons, betrayal, and destiny. A must-purchase for collections serving teens who enjoy Tomi Adeyemi, Sabaa Tahir, and Christopher Paolini.
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