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Scholastic has long embraced the power of story through our simple mission to encourage the intellectual and personal growth of all children, a growth that we believe begins with literacy. We know that stories empower, stories transport us to new worlds and introduce us to new characters, but perhaps most important of all, stories have the power to connect us.

Martin W. Sandler's nonfiction book, which discusses prohibition, women's suffrage, the red scare, labor strikes, and more, takes the prestigious prize.

The  new imprint from HarperCollins Children's Books will bring titles by Native creators to young readers.

Nine superb titles made SLJ's list of must-have transitional chapter books. 

Thirteen luminous novels made SLJ's list of the best middle grade books published in 2019. 

Fourteen outstanding titles made SLJ's list of the best graphic novels for children and teens published in 2019. 

Seventeen titles made SLJ's list of the most distinguished young adult books published in 2019. 

Twenty-one exemplary titles made SLJ's list of the best picture books published in 2019.

Eighteen exceptional informational works made SLJ's list of the best nonfiction for children and teens published in 2019.