Books

Teamwork, competition, and the glory of team sports drive these graphic novel stories for elementary through high school readers.

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

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

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

Fifteen outstanding books of poetry and seven novels in verse have been recognized as 2024 Notable Books. Selections include a range of formats—lively nonfiction, fantasy, and moving verse novels—written by familiar poets and debut authors.

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

From poems about planets and trees to poems about LGBTQIA+ heroes, young readers from elementary through high school will find something to enjoy here. Share these titles for National Poetry Month and all year long.

Jessie Storrs and Pia Alliende, both School Librarian of the Year finalists; "Jewish joy"; and Caldecott winner Big inspired comments.  

Offering a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of Olympic athletes, these books encourage readers to believe that their own bodies and minds can achieve amazing things.