Maia Kobabe's Gender Queer: A Memoir is No. 1 on the list. The American Library Association (ALA) is marking its 150th anniversary and Banned Books Week 2026 by releasing its list of 150 Most ...

★Our Eleanor: A Scrapbook Look at Eleanor Roosevelt's Remarkable Life by Candace Fleming. S. & S./Atheneum. 2005. ISBN 9780689865442. Grade 4-8–This presentation does for the longest-serving First ...

October 31 is just around the corner, and these board books, picture books, and graphic novels will get kids in the Halloween spirit. Davies, Becky. Cutest Pumpkin in the Patch. illus. by Thomas ...

In honor of World Kid Lit Month and Latine Heritage Month, this essay and booklist cover the importance of translated children's books from Latin America, including the 2026 Batchelder-winning Croco.

“Midnight Manor is full of funky characters, and unexpected details, ripe for poring over by flickering candlelight and revisiting again and again. Perfect for future goths, bug collectors, night owls ...

The Latido Honor List will span genres and age ranges. Soon, USBBY will be taking applications for committee members. The United States Board on Books for Young People (USBBY) is launching the Latido ...

The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) is now accepting applications for its All Readers Welcome grants; the AASL relaunched Standards portal; and more. The Society of ...

VERDICT An intense thriller for older readers in the #BookTok generation, presented in a style that will put it on winter holiday displays for bibliophiles.

VERDICT An excellent choice for libraries where fantasy is in high demand. Give this book to nature and animal lovers alike.

VERDICT A middle grade novel with heart, this one will be a hit with educators, parents, and students who will push through the injustices to favor hope.

A whopping 35 books were selected for this year’s Best Nonfiction list---our longest yet. From STEM works to eye-opening historical accounts, these titles will fill all of your curricular needs. illus ...