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This month showcases excellent titles in poetry, including a book illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Doug Salati, as well as several graphic novels, including a new one from Raina Telgemeier.

This month’s starred books include Spanish titles by Matt de la Pena, Juana Medina, Sara Andrea Fajardo, and Kao Kalia Yang.

January starts strong with a new book from Gayle Forman, two graphic novels, and several audio titles spanning ages and genres.

2024 came to a close with these outstanding selections, which include several from our new Fiction Series Made Simple supplement. 

2024 ends with starred reviews for Garth Nix, George M. Johnson, and more.

November's starred offerings include nonfiction by Kwame Alexander and Andrea Davis Pinkney, as well as a professional reading title about Judy Blume.

This month’s starred titles celebrate Lunar New Year, snow, and the Galápagos Islands, among other things.

October’s starred reviews include a nonfiction World War II story from George Takei and a newly illustrated poem by U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón.

In this month's starred reviews, Oliver Gerlach goes off menu, David F. Walker reimagines an American classic, and more.