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Kids will encounter bicycle-riding elephants, words-loving dragons, and a fun day at the beach in these Spanish-language books for transitional readers.

From Alejandro Palomas Pubill’s introspective companion novels to a debut work about a teen’s Puerto Rican roots, these coming-of-age titles will strike a chord with young people.

It’s all 227 books we’ve starred thus far in 2023, collected in a special section out this month and available to subscribers.

In this overview of SLJ's 2023 starred titles to date, grief, intergenerational bonds, and other key topics are trending topics.

Rebellious veggies, family stories, bath time fun, and more are featured in this roundup of bilingual and Spanish-language picture books.

Biographies of world leaders and creators, a rollicking take on the way animals sleep, and a primer on race for kids. These Spanish-language selections are perfect for rounding out nonfiction collections.

Non-apparent disabilities are those that aren't visible from the outside, such as chronic or mental illness. These 16 titles include a diverse range of stories about young people living with non-apparent disabilities.

These recent short story collections centering around college, mental health experiences, trans identity in fantasy, and more will appeal to a wide range of YA readers.

Characters in these books embrace classical music, a trip to Paris, and resort life.