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With Black History Month around the corner, here are 28 books to share with kids and teens that chronicle the strength, tenacity, and joy of Black Americans throughout history.

These five 2022 titles by Filipino American authors include picture books, audiobooks, and more.

In SLJ's new "Milestones" series that takes on topics for young children with relevant book suggestions, we round up some effective, affecting titles that take on death. 

From fantasies to thrillers, these middle grade titles with Latinx characters are must-reads. Your kids won't want to miss them.

Moving poetry, thought-provoking nonfiction, and an adorable Valentine's title are among this month's 25 starred reviews, spanning picture books, chapter books, middle grade, YA, and more.

Last year was a great year for YA novels with Latinx protagonists, and 2022 promises to continue this positive trend. Here are seven titles to keep an eye out for this year.

Fascinating adult books for teens, informative professional reading, and gorgeously illustrated manga are among 38 of this month's starred reviews, spanning picture books, middle grade, YA, and more.

SLJ reviews editors share the 2021 Best Books covers that most left an imprint on our eyes (and hearts).

SLJ reviews editors don’t only read kids’ books. Here are some titles that won our hearts this year, whether as a nice (or super scary) break from children’s books or a bedtime read for our little ones.