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From Pakistan to Spain to ordinary neighborhoods, the power of books has never been more visible than in these 65 gems plucked from the mines of picture books published in the first half of 2025.
In the ever-expanding universe of children’s and YA books, here are the ones that shine brightest. Presenting the verdicts from SLJ’s starred reviews in the first six months of 2025.
These six titles show that good things come in small sturdy packages. Board books, for the pre-literate and newest readers, continue to surprise and delight in equal measure, and fly off the shelves for story hours.
The accolades keep coming for nonfiction picture books that dare to offer facts and true stories to elementary-aged readers. We cannot wait for autumn, when it's time for a whole other harvest of titles that keep children reading and learning.
Whether they want to read one good poem or delight in a collection of good works, these titles offer something for all young readers.
In these two titles, librarians will be inspired by reading about the good work of colleagues and motivated to help young readers through the use of bibliotherapy.
Ranging from heartfelt to hilarious, these remarkable graphic novel and manga titles are sure to leave a lasting impression that will stay with readers long after the final page is turned.
From picture book biographies to the Spanish-language edition of Jason Reynolds’s Lu, these picks are just-right for Spanish readers.
These audiobooks for kids, tweens, and teens offer stories of resilience, hope, and joy.
New readers will feel proud of their ability to read these fun, outstanding stories on their own.
Spanning genres from fantasy to thriller to romance and everything in-between, these titles for teens are sure to delight.
From rollicking fantasy to heartbreaking realism, these excellent additions to the middle grade and hi-lo genres will have something for every tween to enjoy.
From video games and documentaries to anime and tabletop RPGs, these standout stars shine at the top of their categories.
Our starred middle and high school nonfiction offerings for the first half of 2025 are sure to keep readers engaged and informed.
Soulmatch
How to Say Goodbye in Cuban
The Space Cat
Deepwater Creek
Say Something, Poupeh Babaee!
School Dance
Seabird
Dracula’s Brunch Club
Schoolbot 9000
Steel & Spellfire
To the Stars and Back, Vol. 1
Tall Water
Pretty Girl County
Rosa by Any Other Name
Codebreaker
This Book Might Be About Zinnia
Water in Her Veins
Soul of Shadow
A Spell to Wake the Dead
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