Booklists

Though picture books are often thought of as most appropriate for the youngest of readers and prereaders, many of these titles feature a wealth of subject areas, sophisticated vocabulary, and timely themes.

The annual feminist booklist is out from Rise, formerly known as the Amelia Bloomer Project.

From gymnast Simone Biles to astronaut Ellen Ochoa, author Beverly Cleary, and many more, these titles span generations and subjects and offer insight into the lives of women who have made their mark on the world.

Many young people don't know what the Holocaust is. To help, here is a sampling of titles recommended by the Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee.

In our last Pondering Printz column before this year's announcement, Angela Carstensen cautions that the award is not a popularity contest.

It’s looking like 2020 will be a big year for graphic novels for young people.

These fiction, poetry, and nonfiction titles will engage casual readers and hip-hop aficionados alike.

Despite the rich history of stories within the D/deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Deaf-Blind community, finding #OwnVoices books, especially for children and teens, remains a challenge. Hopefully this list will provide a starting point and serve as a call to action for more books about Deaf kids.

This month's stars list features important antiracist titles, including This Book Is Anti-Racist by Tiffany Jewell and Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi.