This year's fiction highlights feature a diverse selection of innovative literature spanning various genres, reflecting contemporary themes and engaging storytelling.
Can John Green Make You Care About Tuberculosis?
John Green's new project, 'Everything Is Tuberculosis,' addresses the complexities and historical context of tuberculosis while advocating for awareness about the disease's global impact.
Take Me Into the Ballgame
Baseball is used as a medium for young Black girls to navigate their aspirations and cultural heritage while overcoming societal obstacles.
Children's Authors on the Real-World Cost of Book Banning
The increase in book bans reflects deeper societal divisions, affecting authors' livelihoods and mental well-being.
Lilly Wachowski to co-produce adaptation of acclaimed trans novel
Transgender filmmaker Lilly Wachowski is co-producing an animated adaptation of the queer novel 'Hell Followed With Us'.
Jacqueline Wilson 'delighted' to be called a gay icon after coming out
Jacqueline Wilson embraces her recognition as a gay icon, reflecting growth in her writing and exploration of LGBTQ+ themes in her works.
10 YA novels adults should read
Young Adult literature offers deep themes that resonate with adult readers, challenging the stereotype that it's only for children.
Children's and teens roundup the best new chapter books
Books are becoming creepier and more thrilling for younger readers, like 'The Last Life of Lori Mills' and 'The Tall Man'.
Children's and teens roundup the best new chapter books
Creepy and thrill-laden books are extending to younger audiences, offering edge-of-your-seat experiences for key stage 2 and above.
8 Books Like 'Heartstopper' For Your Teen's TBR Pile
Increasing representation of LGBTQAI+ characters in kids' books is a positive trend, including diverse themes and characters.