From S.E. Hinton's The Outsiders, considered the first YA novel, to George Orwell's 1984, classics are barred from circulation in some school libraries for lack of a professional review. SLJ and NCTE have partnered to provide them. 

Teamwork, competition, and the glory of team sports drive these graphic novel stories for elementary through high school readers.

These YA novels pair a lyrical verse format with engaging narratives of teen girls coming of age.

In the latest Adult Books for Teens roundup, find 10 titles published for adults with strong crossover appeal to teens. 

Publishers have long been dedicated to creating books that appeal to struggling and reluctant readers. Even before the pandemic, two-thirds of fourth graders were reading below grade level, according to the National Assessment of Education Progress. Now, the need for such books is even more crucial.

Share these two picture books, which present two different interpretations of the same tradition, with young readers who are gearing up for Passover.

Fifteen outstanding books of poetry and seven novels in verse have been recognized as 2024 Notable Books. Selections include a range of formats—lively nonfiction, fantasy, and moving verse novels—written by familiar poets and debut authors.

Three poetry books are starred this National Poetry Month, as well as biographies of Mae Jemison and Chadwick Boseman.

In this Q&A series, SLJ poses five questions and a request for a book recommendation to a debut YA author. In the latest installment, Vanessa Le shares about The Last Bloodcarver.