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Three poetry books are starred this National Poetry Month, as well as biographies of Mae Jemison and Chadwick Boseman.

Two picture books starring buses lead this list of top titles, which includes Rajani LaRocca's middle grade fantasy.

Elizabeth Acevedo's adult debut receives an SLJ star this month, along with the latest Adam Gidwitz novel, two books for young readers about Eid al-Fitr, and more.

Our web-exclusive starred reviews of February include two books based in the Philippines, a fun YA graphic novel series opener, and a picture book biography of David Attenborough.

This month, check out a middle grade novel by John Schu, the latest book from Kelly Yang, and more.

Check out picture book biographies about Virginia Hamilton and John Lewis, and titles from Anne Ursu and Aden Polydoros.

Welcome 2024 with this selection of starred reviews, including several audiobooks narrated by their authors, such as those by Jason Reynolds and Jacqueline Woodson, as well as new poetry collections from Renée Watson and Jane Yolen.

The last month of 2023 saw some great books and multimedia offerings, which include holiday books, Spanish-language titles, and music.

Chloe Gong's latest receives a star this month, along with an early reader from Zaila Avant-garde, the first Black American to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee.