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Bestowed annually, the William C. Morris Award honors a young adult title written by a first-time author writing for teens. Here, the reviews of the 2026 William C. Morris Award and finalists.

The SLJ reviews editors rounded up our reviews of the books lauded at the 2026 Youth Media Awards. Here, the reviews of the winner and honor books of the 2026 Robert F. Sibert Informational Award, administered by ALSC.

The SLJ reviews editors rounded up our reviews of the books lauded at the 2026 Youth Media Awards. Here, the reviews of the Newbery Medal and Honor winners.

The SLJ reviews editors rounded up our reviews of the books lauded at the 2026 Youth Media Awards. Here, the reviews of the Caldecott Medal and Honors winners.

The SLJ reviews editors rounded up our reviews of the books lauded at the 2026 Youth Media Awards. Here, the reviews of the Michael L. Printz Award and Honors winners.

The SLJ reviews editors rounded up our reviews of the books lauded at the 2026 Youth Media Awards. Here, the reviews of the Stonewall Book Award and Honors winners.

The Asian/Pacific American Awards for Literature honor and recognize individual works by Asian/Pacific American authors that highlight Asian/Pacific American cultures and experiences. Here are SLJ's reviews of the 2026 Award and Honor winners.

The Youth Media Award Winners are announced. Sparking Fire Out of Fate by Brigid Kemmerer leads holds this week. Wonder by R.J. Palacio tops the NYT Children’s Middle Grade Hardcover Bestsellers list after 526 weeks on the list; new to the list are The Moon Without Stars by Chanel Miller at No. 6 and Basket Ball by Kadir Nelson at No. 10. The United States Board on Books for Young People releases its 2026 Outstanding International Book List.

These illustrated works, including a board book, early reader, and two picture books, are heartwarming picks that are sure to be hits beyond Valentine’s Day.