It's been a great year for YA so far! These starred titles include everything from contemporary coming-of-age stories to high-stakes fantasy to diverse romances, and more.
From early reader to YA titles, these starred graphic novels showcase the very best of the comics medium so far in 2024. Use the downloadable spreadsheet to ensure your collection includes these superb graphic novels.
Creators are never so ambitious than when they want to get the facts into the hands of young readers. Here is our list of outstanding nonfiction books from the first part of 2024.
Check out SLJ's starred titles so far, featuring nonfiction for middle and high school readers from compelling memoirs to insightful explorations of natural resources.
This will appeal to fans of mythology. The book is equal parts perfect character development and page-turning plot; it would be an excellent addition to high school libraries and public libraries alike.
This is not just an instructional manual but a celebration of the art of storytelling. It’s a must-read for aspiring young authors and artists, providing them with the tools and inspiration to create their own literary masterpieces.
For slightly younger readers, this is an encouraging and enlightening story long overdue; both this book and Kim’s need to be on every shelf.
A fascinating memoir of living during a tumultuous time and its impact on China, this is matched with rich illustrations and will engage readers in this part of Chinese history. Strong first buy.
The stunning combination of Watson’s poetic text with Jackson’s delightful illustrations make this an ideal selection for both group read-alouds and one-on-one sharing. Highly recommended for purchase for all collections.
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