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Sidelined from sports because of injuries, the teens in these YA novels find new outlets, from gaming to comedy to cooking.

These 9 books and graphic novels feature protagonists who enjoy the popular RPG Dungeons & Dragons—and have adventures that help them learn more about themselves both inside of and outside the game.

Creators are never so ambitious than when they want to get the facts into the hands of young readers. Here is our list of outstanding nonfiction books from the first part of 2024.

Check out SLJ's starred titles so far, featuring nonfiction for middle and high school readers from compelling memoirs to insightful explorations of natural resources.

It's been a great year for YA so far! These starred titles include everything from contemporary coming-of-age stories to high-stakes fantasy to diverse romances, and more.

School Library Journal editor in chief Kathy Ishizuka has announced significant changes in the reviews department. Shelley Diaz has been named reviews director and Kimberly Fakih, executive editor, reviews.

From early reader to YA titles, these starred graphic novels showcase the very best of the comics medium so far in 2024. Use the downloadable spreadsheet to ensure your collection includes these superb graphic novels.

A bill to arrest librarians because of the content of books in the library failed to pass in Alabama, but a new, amended one is now filed for the next legislative session; Escambia County (FL) School Board wants to depose a seven-year-old in a banned books lawsuit; and a federal court will review its on decision in Llano County (TX) book removal case.

Board books just keep getting better, and we've rounded up all our favorites. These are the starred board books of 2024.