Check Out Over 300 SLJ's Starred Titles from June 2025 to December 2025

by SLJ Reviews
Jan 07, 2026 | Filed in News & Features

Since our July 2025 Stars So Far ­issue, SLJ has starred over 300 additional titles, reviewed in print and online from June through ­December. From board books and ­holiday titles to professional reading and manga, this list highlights must-have ­selections for every collection need.


What better way to ring in the new year than to look back at our stellar offerings from the end of 2025? 

Since our July 2025 Stars So Far ­issue, SLJ has starred over 300 additional titles, reviewed in print and online from June through ­December. From board books and ­holiday titles to professional reading and manga, this list highlights must-have ­selections for every collection need.

8 Delightful Board Books for Lapsits and One-on-One Fun

20 Must-Have Spanish-Language Titles for All Ages

18 Festive Holiday Books for Year-Round Celebrations

59 Stellar Picture Books by Tracey Baptiste, Sophie Blackall, Lane Smith, and More

10 Fantastic Early Readers and Chapter Books for Emerging Reads

32 Outstanding Middle Grade Titles from Heavy-Hitter Authors 

44 Compelling Books for Every Kind of YA Reader

23 Riveting Graphic Novels for Tweens and Teens

42 Nonfiction Picture Books on Extreme Weather, Black History, Groundbreaking Figures, and More

34 Memoirs, Unearthed History, Self-Help, and More Nonfiction Titles for Middle and High Schoolers

3 Poetry Volumes By and About People of Color for All Shelves

3 Insightful Reference Books for Young Researchers

3 Inspirational Professional Reading Titles to Jumpstart the New Year

18 Engrossing Multimedia Picks for Audiobook, Anime, and RPG Fans

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