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Best Middle Grade Books 2023 | SLJ Best Books
By Emily Beasley, Monisha Blair, Kristin Brynsvold, Kristyn Dorfman, Ashleigh Williams
In 2023, the best in middle grade includes fierce folklore-inspired adventures, powerful explorations of identity, and tender ruminations on loss and grief. Tweens of all reading levels and interests will find a novel that speaks to them in this curated collection.

Age-Appropriate Middle Grade and YA Books About the Holocaust
By Rachel Kamin, Chava Pinchuck, and Heidi Rabinowitz January 2020
Many young people don't know what the Holocaust is. To help, here is a sampling of titles recommended by the Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee.

A Starter Manga Set: 15 Titles for Children and Tweens
By Brigid Alverson, May 2022
From “Pokémon” to “Snow White with the Red Hair,” there’s something here for every budding manga fan.

22 Bilingual and Spanish Picture Books Perfect for Storytime, Read-Alouds, and More
By SLJ Reviews, July 2023
Rebellious veggies, family stories, bath time fun, and more are featured in this roundup of bilingual and Spanish-language picture books.

Best Middle Grade Books 2024 | SLJ Best Books
By Monisha Blair, Kristin Brynsvold, Tracy Cronce, Mariah Smitala, Ashleigh Williams November 2024 
Gripping fantastical journeys, family secrets, unbridled joy, and inconceivable loss: in these pages, tweens are facing it all. These 26 middle grade titles are exemplars across genre of the power of truth telling and embracing one's authentic self, even when it seems impossible

Best Graphic Novels 2024 | SLJ Best Books
By Jasmine Amiri, Angie Jameson, Rosemary Kiladitis, Andrea Lipinski, Allison Tran   November 2024
Cozy fantasies, immigration stories, and reimagined classics—2024’s Best Graphic Novels list isn’t just a collection of 25 unforgettable reads, it’s a showcase of comics that push storytelling to new heights.

24 Hi-Lo Books for Striving Middle Grade and YA Readers
By SLJ Reviews May 2024
Hi-Lo titles are high-interest stories written at a lower reading level for striving readers. These 24 books, in genres ranging from romance to horror, are sure to grip readers with relatable main characters and contemporary ­coming-of-age themes.

30 Picture Books to Celebrate the Diversity of Latinx Heritage
By SLJ Reviews  September 2023
Read one book a day for Latinx Heritage Month, from September 15 to October 15, and every month after that. From migration and history to food and family, these works capture the many complexities and joys of the Latinx culture.