From delightful picture books to probing YA novels, these titles represent the cream of the crop reviewed in SLJ's April issue.
For fans of Leigh Bardugo’s “Shadow and Bone” series, Gennifer Albin’s Crewel, or Kathryn Lasky’s Night Witches, who like complex, multivolume feminist fantasies, full of sharply realized characterizations, intriguing magical elements, and twisty plots.
The only national book awards voted on by kids and teens, this year’s finalists include Julian Is a Mermaid by Jessica Love, The Belles by Dhonielle Clayton, and The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo. Students can cast their vote until June 2.
The Center for Children's Literature at Bank Street College of Education selected four semifinalists for the 2019 Irma S. Black and James H. Black Award for Excellence in Children's Literature. The winner will be selected by first and second graders across the country; teachers and librarians can register their students to participate in the voting process before April 19.
These works for children and teens—from the latest picture book offering by Antoinette Portis to the hilariously poignant debut by Ben Philippe—have been selected by SLJ editors as the top titles featured in our Winter 2018 issue.
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