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YA retellings of Jane Austen, fairy-tales, and Shakespeare abound. How often do you read an updated version of Frank R. Stockton’s 1882 short story “The Lady, or the Tiger?” The following selections refresh lesser-known works from a teen perspective.

The start of a new school year can be scary for all students, but especially younger ones. Share these stories to help them laugh, find someone who understands what they’re feeling, and give them tools to help navigate the new year.

For children and teens, 9/11 may feel far away and removed. As the 20th anniversary of September 11 approaches, these titles will help young people understand this devastating event and its ongoing repercussions.

After the flat screens and glitchy technology of the last several months, in-person story times are back, with all the dynamism of live theater. We've got the read-alouds; storytellers, get ready for your close-up!

It seems as if every fourth book is based on a familiar song, from folk to rock and beyond! Judge for yourselves which made the translation with no wrong notes, and stay tuned for more!

SLJ's top July titles include the blockbuster Blackout by six uber-talented YA authors, Cynthia Leitich's reworking of Peter Pan, a slew of board books, and David LaRochelle's latest beginning reader.

Feelings, families, and fun collide in this roundup of engaging board books that are not just for toddlers. There are surprising titles for every taste. featuring prickly porcupines, celebrations, learning, and more. 

These titles take tween readers on immersive journeys through history.

With diverse characters dealing with authentic, real-life issues, these 12 hi-lo titles will appeal to a plethora of ­interests and are recommended for collections serving tweens and teens.