SLJ Reviews

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. 

STEM comes to life for beginning readers in these stories, which can be used to complement science, math, or reading instruction.

Author Serena Kaylor shares an exclusive excerpt of her upcoming YA novel The Calculation of You and Me with SLJ. 

From fantasy to horror, these 31 novels featuring AAPI characters are great picks for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May and throughout the year.

Mother's Day is coming up and there is no shortage of new board and picture books to share with young readers leading up to the holiday. Across this selection, the maternal figures featured illustrate the special bond between a mother and child. Enjoy these titles to celebrate moms of all kinds on Mother's Day and throughout the year.

In the latest Adult Books for Teens roundup, find 10 titles published for adults with strong crossover appeal to teens. 

These YA novels pair a lyrical verse format with engaging narratives of teen girls coming of age.

Share these two picture books, which present two different interpretations of the same tradition, with young readers who are gearing up for Passover.

Three poetry books are starred this National Poetry Month, as well as biographies of Mae Jemison and Chadwick Boseman.