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Which books work well as standalones, and which are best for series fans? Use our input to navigate whether to begin or expand these series selections at your library.

Since June 19th became a national holiday in 2021, the list of books about Juneteenth has been growing! Here is a handful of the latest titles for children.

Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro's middle grade adventure receives a star this month, as do a Jarrett Lerner early reader and the Nintendo game Metroid Prime Remastered. 

Readers can find magic in these pages, from an alternate Shakespearean London to a modern high school. Share these stories featuring LGBTQIA+ characters with teens during Pride Month and throughout the year.

These well-loved authors are back with familiar faces yet fresh adventures and mysteries. Readers will find out how favorite ­characters are faring and meet some new ones in these latest and greatest middle grade series additions.

These recent manga titles for teens feature something for everyone, from slice-of-life family stories to action-packed fantasy adventures.

These recent and forthcoming titles celebrate the possibilities of children’s literature to support transformation, global consciousness, and creativity.

A haunted house; magical, dangerous woods; and romance between a witch and vampire will draw in readers looking for paranormal tales.

Censorship remains the focus of SLJ readers, as ALA's Most Challenged Books and restricted access to library databases lead our most popular content, alongside Refreshing the Canon recommendations in partnership with NCTE.