2021 Best Books Lists for Children and Young Adults

Here are the 2021 Best Books” Lists from American Library Association, School Library Journal and the Children’s Book Council 

These are the hottest, most “in demand” books published over the past year, selected by ALA & SLJ!

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ALA & YALSA – latest lists – both fiction and nonfiction

American Library Association & Young Adult Library Services Association – 

See Book List    2021 ALA Notable Children’s Books – Younger

See Book List    2021 ALA Notable Children’s Books – Middle

See Book List    2021 ALA Notable Children’s Books – Older

See Book List    2021 YALSA Best Books – Fiction

See Book List    2021 YALSA Teens’ Top Ten

See Book List    2021 YALSA Best Nonfiction Complete

See Book List    2021 YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction

See Book List    2021 YALSA Best Graphic Novels

See Book List    2021 YALSA Great Graphic Nonfiction for Teens

 

SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL – latest lists, both fiction and nonfiction

See Book List    2021 SLJ Best Books – Picture Books

See Book List    2021 SLJ Best Books – Fiction Chapter Books

See Book List    2021 SLJ Best Books – Fiction Middle School

See Book List    2021 SLJ Best Books – Fiction Young Adult

See Book List    2021 SLJ Best Books – Graphic Novels All Grades

See Book List    2021 SLJ Best Books – Graphic Nonfiction All Grades

See Book List    2021 SLJ Best Books – Manga

See Book List    2021 SLJ Best Books – Nonfiction All Grades

 

CHILDREN’S BOOK COUNCIL – latest lists – fiction and nonfiction

The CBC partners with other professional educator groups to make recommended lists. These are the most current fiction entries.

See Book List   2020 Children’s Choice – International Literacy Association

See Book List    202o Young Adult Choices – International Literacy Association

See Book List    2021 Kids Book Choice Awards Winner and Finalists – K-2

See Book List    2021 Kids Book Choice Awards Winner and Finalists – 3-4

See Book List    2021 Kids Book Choice Awards Winner and Finalists – 5-6

See Book List    2021 Kids Book Choice Awards Winner and Finalists – Teen