Booklists

These eight titles skillfully explore burgeoning queer relationships, romantic and platonic alike, across genres for the younger set.

Rita Williams-Garcia returns to YA, actor Channing Tatum aces his debut picture book, and Robert Burleigh scores two starred reviews. These and more can be found on this month's list of must-haves.

These swoon-worthy beach reads keep it light while diving into deeper themes.

Whether kids want to vicariously experience summer camp shenanigans, learn about the ultimate lemonade stand rivalry, or get a head start on Halloween with vampires and werewolves, there's something in these middle grade graphic novels for everyone.

STEM picture books center science, math, and more to connect the dots for young readers.

Aimed at parents, these volumes discuss how to foster healthy emotional health and raise children of character in these challenging times.

Whether kids are eager to read about friendship woes, holidays, or new furry friends, they’ll find something to satisfy them in this list of realistic chapter books. Looking for more summer reading recommendations? SLJ is publishing lists all summer long—from family stories to mysteries to teen reads. 

During Pride month and all year long, curl up with these fantastical YA novels that center LGBTQIA+ characters and affirm queer identities.

The latest Marvel installment has appeal that expands beyond fans of the Marvel Universe, and these read-alike titles will, too.