The Best Books process, as we always remember in the middle of it, is months long, even years—we already have contenders for the December 2025 Issue!
We’re elated by the content this year; the authors and illustrators in these pages are not mincing words about where their books go or who they are for, and likely strive for years to get their works into the hands of readers. When the world seems so angry and impatient, these artists focus their energy, time, and passion into creating books for the young and curious. The Best Books list is the result of that work.
What our country has been through recently has been exhausting. Mind-numbing. Divisive. There is much to sort out. But what emerges every year from the curation of this list is evidence of the gigantic community working together, no questions asked, to campaign for literacy and an educated republic, by inviting young readers into the pages of a book. We’re tired, but we are so here for it. And we’d love to know what you think of our 193 selections.
The Best Books process, as we always remember in the middle of it, is months long, even years—we already have contenders for the December 2025 Issue!
We’re elated by the content this year; the authors and illustrators in these pages are not mincing words about where their books go or who they are for, and likely strive for years to get their works into the hands of readers. When the world seems so angry and impatient, these artists focus their energy, time, and passion into creating books for the young and curious. The Best Books list is the result of that work.
What our country has been through recently has been exhausting. Mind-numbing. Divisive. There is much to sort out. But what emerges every year from the curation of this list is evidence of the gigantic community working together, no questions asked, to campaign for literacy and an educated republic, by inviting young readers into the pages of a book. We’re tired, but we are so here for it. And we’d love to know what you think of our 193 selections.
Fill out the form below to download your copy of this PDF.
The Best Books process, as we always remember in the middle of it, is months long, even years—we already have contenders for the December 2025 Issue!
We’re elated by the content this year; the authors and illustrators in these pages are not mincing words about where their books go or who they are for, and likely strive for years to get their works into the hands of readers. When the world seems so angry and impatient, these artists focus their energy, time, and passion into creating books for the young and curious. The Best Books list is the result of that work.
What our country has been through recently has been exhausting. Mind-numbing. Divisive. There is much to sort out. But what emerges every year from the curation of this list is evidence of the gigantic community working together, no questions asked, to campaign for literacy and an educated republic, by inviting young readers into the pages of a book. We’re tired, but we are so here for it. And we’d love to know what you think of our 193 selections.
ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER? LOG IN
We are currently offering this content for free. Sign up now to activate your personal profile, where you can save articles for future viewing
ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER? LOG IN
Thank you for visiting.
We’ve noticed you are using a private browser. To continue, please log in or create an account.
