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
