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August 26 is Women's Equality Day, commemorating the passing of the 19th Amendment, which gave white women the right to vote. Share these 12 books with young readers who want to learn more about women's suffrage.

Manga creators have drawn on Japan's rich and varied history to create some of the greatest works in the medium. This short guide to the historical periods teens are most likely to encounter in manga is accompanied by a list of 9 titles that draw on ages past.

Our reviews teams scoured the lists for the best of new books to take on the first days of school.

These titles center on young girls’ experiences during World War II, with one excellent for middle grade readers and the other recommended for teens.

Educators may naturally seek to help those who are struggling at school, but some high performers can need a different kind of support—to know that imperfect is OK.

Part of We Are Kid Lit Collective's 2022 Summer Reading selections, this YA booklist features a range of authors, formats, and subjects. 

This roundup includes picture books for older readers, works that celebrate family and friendship, and inspirational tales for children that you'll want to add to your Spanish-language collections.

These 10 Spanish-language and bilingual early readers are perfect for early elementary kids starting to read independently.

SLJ has proudly partnered with We Are Kid Lit Collective to share and promote the group's annual summer reading recommendations. These 21 middle grade titles include nonfiction, fiction, graphic novels, and even workbooks and theater scripts. A PDF of the full list is also available for download.