36 Children’s and YA Books With Award Buzz

by Kwame Alexander ; illustrated by Dare Coulter

With powerful art from a bold new talent, this is a probing and sensitive take on a devastating chapter of U.S. history. Full review >

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by Kirsten W. Larson ; illustrated by Katherine Roy

A luminous thematic pairing. Full review >

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by David Álvarez with David Bowles ; illustrated by David Álvarez

Like a mighty dream recalled from time gone by. Full review >

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by Aaron Becker ; illustrated by Aaron Becker

Look upon this work, ye mighty picture-book creators, and despair. A stunning accomplishment. Full review >

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by Joy Harjo ; illustrated by Michaela Goade

A contemplative, visually dazzling masterpiece that will resonate even more deeply each time it is read. Full review >

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by Jessica Lanan ; illustrated by Jessica Lanan

Readers will leap for this magnificent glimpse at a most marvelous arachnid. Full review >

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by Vashti Harrison ; illustrated by Vashti Harrison

A healing balm with the power to make the world a bit kinder. Full review >

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by Jack Wong ; illustrated by Jack Wong

A gorgeously rendered love letter to swimming and the magical experiences that it can unlock. Full review >

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by Michael Genhart ; illustrated by John Parra

Tenderly tremendous. Full review >

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by Winsome Bingham ; illustrated by E.B. Lewis

This lovely introduction to an essential topic will be a new classic. Full review >

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by Jason Reynolds ; illustrated by Jerome Pumphrey & Jarrett Pumphrey

A bar set stratospherically high and cleared with room to spare. Full review >

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by Michelle Markel ; illustrated by Barbara McClintock

A cacophony of verve and frolic, this is biographical storytelling at its absolute best. Full review >

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by Leonard S. Marcus

A fresh angle offering yet another reason to regard Lincoln as our presidential G.O.A.T. Full review >

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by Katherine Marsh

A moving presentation of a long-suppressed piece of history. Full review >

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by Erin Bow

Adroit, sensitive, horrifying, yet hilarious. Full review >

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