SLJ's Best Books Cover Gallery

by SLJ
Nov 13, 2014 | Filed in People
A look back at SLJ's December covers. In a tradition since 1998, the magazine has commissioned a top illustrator for the assignment, all on the theme of "stars."
Each year, to accompany the publication of School Library Journal's Best Books, the magazine has commissioned a top children's book illustrator to render our December cover. Here's a look back at those covers—all on the theme of "stars"—which began in 1998 with an illustration by Christopher Myers. We'll reveal our 2014 cover next week—it's a beauty. [portfolio_slideshow id=106984]

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