Best Of

A Dangerous Idea marks the 100th anniversary of the Scopes Trial, which involved a debate over free speech, education, science, and religion with larger-than-life characters and less-than-pure motives.

January starts strong with a new book from Gayle Forman, two graphic novels, and several audio titles spanning ages and genres.

A longtime Printz observer (and former committee member) considers some of the underdog titles that could win this year.

2024 came to a close with these outstanding selections, which include several from our new Fiction Series Made Simple supplement. 

2024 ends with starred reviews for Garth Nix, George M. Johnson, and more.

From historical works to books influenced by personal history to those with characters who must examine the past to move forward, these five titles are strong Printz contenders.

November's starred offerings include nonfiction by Kwame Alexander and Andrea Davis Pinkney, as well as a professional reading title about Judy Blume.

This month’s starred titles celebrate Lunar New Year, snow, and the Galápagos Islands, among other things.

Whether portraying a humble farming community, a home in the south of Korea, a synagogue filled with love and hope, or a neighborhood where more than small things are mended, the best picture books of 2024 celebrate how those working together are the models for humanity we want our children to witness.