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 The debut YA author talks about her path to publication, the “soupiness” of her characters, and what she’s working on next.

A school librarian combines her love of dogs and books in a successful pilot program.

Known for his discerning eye and love of theater, Neal Porter has established one of the highest quality picture book imprints in the United States and around the world. 

Publishers are revising children's classics, including racist ones. Should they be? 

A curated booklist for children living through lockdowns and mass shootings.

YALSA names five finalists for the award honoring the best nonfiction for teens.

YALSA names finalists for best YA book by a previously unpublished author.

In a difficult year, SLJ readers raised up good books for kids and teens, seeking out and celebrating the best in publishing. The most popular posts of the year included lists featuring Latinx and Native American themes and characters.

SLJ's reviews editors have made their choices for the year's top titles.