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Pluto, the main character of Melleby's How I Became a Planet, just wants to love things again like she used to. Depression changes her, but with a support system and time, Pluto knows she will be okay. 

The author of Thanks a Lot, Universe discusses why he wrote the book and how his protagonist came to a point where he could say, "It's OK to talk about this."

The author and a young fan debate the finer points of Yelchin's memoir The Genius Under the Table, about growing up in Cold War Russia.

Not OK? That's OK. A reading list with diverse characters and authentic representation of mental health.

Presenting the average book prices for 2021-2022-to-date, produced annually by SLJ in partnership with Follett and Baker & Taylor. 

Superheroes and alternate dimensions disrupt everyday life in these rollicking books for readers grade 4 and up.

The 42 international books selected this year by the United States Board on Books for Young People (USBBY) range from picture books and poetry to nonfiction and novels. Download a PDF of the full list.

Hand these school capers to elementary and middle school kids who are excited about the show based on the Lincoln Peirce series.

Vibrant Voices: A Booklist Celebrating Stories of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color is selected by New York Public Library staff to help students, parents, and educators discover a world of new perspectives and narratives through literature.