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The National Book Foundation has longlisted 10 titles for the 2022 National Book Award for Young People’s Literature.

Here are SLJ's reviews of the books that made the longlist for the 2022 National Book Award for Young People's Literature.

Schools and libraries throughout the country have increasing numbers of Spanish speakers among their constituents. Keeping pace with demand is an array of large and small publishers, each taking its own approach to meeting the needs of Spanish-speaking students. Some publish original content while others publish translations of well-known American authors.

Project-based learning is not new. In fact, it has been around since the end of World War I, when the term “The Project Method” was coined to describe a then-new approach to education. What is new now is not just the re-emergence of PBL (project-based learning) and makerspaces in educational settings but the significant following it has developed.

Día de los Muertos, a holiday with Mexican roots, is a time for family and friends to honor their deceased loved ones. The Day of the Dead is usually celebrated November 1st and 2nd. These five picture books commemorate the day and will help kids get in a festive spirit.

Nana. Amah. Ojiji. They go by many names. The bonds kids have with their grandparents are worth celebrating. Here are 9 titles for this Grandparents' Day that showcase the love between children and older adults.

Harvest festivals, Christmas traditions, and various other holidays from different cultures take center stage in these three picture books. Travel all around the globe while celebrating various holidays all year long.

It’s been five years since Hurricane María tore through the Caribbean and made landfall in Puerto Rico in late September 2017. The following titles for young people shed light on the experiences had by the islanders during and after the hurricane and highlight their resilience and will to rebuild.

September's starred titles include new books from Amy Sarig King, Kwame Alexander, and Juana Medina, as well as several winter holiday reads for all ages.