Booklists

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.

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.

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

Get your purchase list out and make sure you include these picture books; we've found dozens of contenders for this year's Best Books collection.

These diverse offerings include stories featuring STEM, mythology, gentle lessons, and more.

This year has gone above and beyond with its middle grade offerings! From powerful historical fiction to hilarious magical mayhem, this list features our top titles so far.