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We rounded up our reviews of the five titles on YALSA’s 2019 Excellence in Nonfiction Award Shortlist.

YALSA names five finalists for the award honoring the best nonfiction for teens.

The former “Heavy Medal” blogger makes a case for Neal Shusterman’s sequel and points to a strong crop of middle grade titles that might have a chance at the medal.

We spotlight the best of children's and YA materials reviewed in our November issue, including the latest from Kevin Henkes, Sharon Draper, Roshani Chokshi, and Ibi Zoboi.

Young leads and timely topics give these adult audiobooks teen appeal

A former Printz committee and current Coretta Scott King Award Book Jury member discusses her possible Printz picks for 2019.

From its gorgeous gold-foiled jacket to its curious collection of creatures, An Anthology of Intriguing Animals is an unputdownable treasure! Including the well-loved and the lesser-known, this animal encyclopedia features extraordinary facts about more than 100 species.

Five nonfiction titles for tweens and teens that go beyond the basics, offering new perspectives and critical takes on protecting vulnerable species and habitats.

Ever dreamed of having a robot as a pet? Dream even further! These animal-inspired robots are being used to perform extraordinary tasks, as roboticists turn to the natural world for inspiration. From Octobots to RoboBees, these five extraordinary creations from DK's book Robot will change the way you think about technology.