We can’t believe 2021 is almost behind us! As we look forward to 2022, the SLJ reviews editors have compiled a series of “favorites” roundups.

We don’t only read kids’ books. Here are some titles that won our hearts this year, whether as a nice (or super scary) break from children’s books or a bedtime read for our little ones.

Here’s to more happy reading in the new year!

Mahnaz Dar, Senior Editor, Reference/Professional Reading
The Crossroads at Midnight by Abby Howard

Shelley Diaz, Reviews Editor
Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak

Kimberly Olson Fakih, Senior Editor, Picture Books
The Ash House by Angharad Walker

Amanda Mastrull, Editor, YA
The Project by Courtney Summers

Florence Simmons, Associate Editor
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry

Anja Webb, Assistant Editor, SLJ & LJ Reviews
“The Broken Earth” trilogy by N.K. Jemisin

Ashleigh Williams, Associate Editor, Chapter & Middle Grade Books
Too Bright to See by Kyle Lukoff