Booklists

Books with a dose of magic for kids who like Sarah Mlynowski’s middle grade series and the new streaming movie.  

From the very beginning, comics have been a part of the Star Wars franchise. Check out these intergalactic must-read manga titles for teens.

Though debates abound about whether graphic novel adaptations can live up to their source material, readers don't need to choose; these titles, aimed at a variety of readers, can be read alongside the original works for enhanced understanding.

In the latest installment of "Stellar Panels," Brigid Alverson recommends graphic works that use the medium to teach how government works and how to change it.

This year’s top YA titles help us escape, look inward, and navigate our times.

Whether you are a media specialist seeking excellent additions to your collection or titles to recommend, or an educator seeking gold for both remote and in-person learning, you’ll find plenty of options here, with accurate and authentic books by and about Native Americans and First Nations people.

With increasing Muslim representation in picture books, all readers can explore the diversity of Muslim communities, identities, and cultural backgrounds.

Looking for books for teens that feature Latinx protagonists? Check out these titles, running the gamut from contemporary immigration stories to science fiction. 

From the graphic novel adaptation of Jason Reynold's Long Way Down to Black Lives Matter cofounder's first book for young readers, the starred titles in our October 2020 issue are essential purchases for children and teens.