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Readers will fall in love with these short middle grade and YA books (around 250 pages or less) that are just perfect for Valentine's Day.

The 2023 Youth Media Awards and librarian opinions about the Newbery dominated reader attention.

With engaging design, impeccable research, and actionable suggestions for making an impact, these four middle grade & YA titles discuss what strides are being made by scientists, activists, and young people who are fighting to save the planet they’ve inherited.

These recent audiobooks offer irrefutable proof and auspicious validation that our youth are our most promising changemakers today, tomorrow, and beyond.

These three picture books capture the hardship and joys that Black people have experienced in the United States, with nuance and sensitivity to a young audience.  

Travis Jonker raises up the best titles for reading aloud. “Some will be obvious and popular. Others lesser known. All will be story time gold.”

Illustrated works enhance classic African American songs and embrace the joys of rhythm.

The SLJ reviews editors rounded up our reviews of the books lauded at the 2023 Youth Media Awards.

Hand these middle grade and YA titles to kids watching the new Netflix series about British teen ghost hunters, adapted from books by Jonathan Stroud.