Recommended Book Lists

LIBRARIAN'S FAVORITE PICTURE BOOKS

HOTTEST BOOKS IN THE LIBRARY

Chapter books for younger readers (1st-3rd grade)

(Even though this list is from last summer, it is still a great resource - the 2022 list should come out in June). SLJ presents our top picks for summer reading, from read-alouds to share with young listeners to engrossing titles for tweens and teens. The majority of the titles have been published over the last two years, almost all of them are available as ebooks, and many of them have received starred reviews or been selected as past Best Books. New lists will publish over the next six weeks, guaranteeing you a full season of Hot Reads!