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The shortlist for the 2018 National Book Awards for Young People's Literature has been announced! Here are our reviews.

SLJ reviews and interviews for the 10 longlist titles for the 2018 National Book Award for Young People’s Literature.

From the return of the Interrupting Chicken to the charming YA collaboration by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera, SLJ's top September picks are titles librarians will want to add to their shelves.

This month's list is chock-full of unforgettable middle grade novels with Latinx protagonists, YA thrillers, and amazing picture books for every shelf.

From a graphic novel–style picture book by Kate DiCamillo to a Pride and Prejudice retelling set in Brooklyn, these works are must-haves for your collection.

Here, experts pick their favorites for the preschool set (children aged three to five) and highlight key concepts explored in these notable apps.