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The SLJ reviews editors rounded up our reviews of the books lauded at the 2024 Youth Media Awards.

These YA novels that draw on folklore and fairy tales feature magic, monsters, adventure, and plots that are sure to keep readers turning pages.

Authors, committee members, and Katherine Schneider herself reflect on how the Schneider Family Book Award has propelled disability representation into the spotlight.

Ring in 2024 with these skillful compositions and top-notch vocal and instrumental performances, perfect for story hours, classrooms, or family time, including an album of songs based on banned books. 

These nine works for elementary students to teenagers use visual strategies to convey inner thoughts, feelings, and emotions. 

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Fiction and nonfiction booklists for kids who are enthralled with the Disney movie, astronomy, or both. 

These three titles are purrfect for beginning readers who enjoy all things feline.

Whether for witty wordplay, star-crossed love stories, or bloody history, the Bard's plays still inspire—in particular, they inspire YA adaptations.