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In the last few years, there's been a rise in YA anthologies hitting shelves, and the trend isn't slowing down. Librarians weigh in on these books' popularity and how to use them in schools and public programming.

Jonathan Hunt offers picks for this year's Printz Award—including nonfiction, graphic novels, and books for young teens—and reminds us that serving on award committees isn't for the faint of heart.

Thirteen luminous novels made SLJ's list of the best middle grade books published in 2019. 

Fourteen outstanding titles made SLJ's list of the best graphic novels for children and teens published in 2019. 

Seventeen titles made SLJ's list of the most distinguished young adult books published in 2019. 

Twenty-one exemplary titles made SLJ's list of the best picture books published in 2019.

Eighteen exceptional informational works made SLJ's list of the best nonfiction for children and teens published in 2019. 

Nine superb titles made SLJ's list of must-have transitional chapter books. 

Make room on your read-aloud shelves for titles that will ignite discussions about contemporary issues, highlight little-known true stories, and tug on the heartstrings.