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Nineteen novels made SLJ's list of the most exemplary young adult books published in 2020. 

Twenty sterling books made SLJ's list of the best nonfiction for children and teens published in 2020. 

Fifteen books made SLJ's list of the best graphic novels for children and teens published in 2020. 

The wait is over. See what titles made SLJ's Best Books lists this year.

Kacen Callender spoke about a year that has been both devastating and empowering as they accepted the prestigious award during the livestreamed virtual ceremony.

My book is about a Jewish-Polish girl named Esther—the eldest in her family—who begs her father to let her be the first of the children to go to Cuba and help him get the rest of the family to the island as conditions are worsening for the Jews on the eve of WWII.

Authors Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola Yoon have collaborated on a YA novel celebrating Black love during a New York City blackout.

Nonfiction works and sequels don’t usually win the Printz, but this year many such books—about a thrilling escape from tragedy, an inspiring refugee story, and more—are serious contenders.

Sets of digital resources organized around particular topics, LaunchPacks offer learning resources on everything from Mae Jemison to the Lewis and Clark expedition.