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The article lists winners of the journal's Best Books 2012 Award including "The Bear in the Book" by Kate Banks and illustrated by Greg Hallensleben, "The Miseducation of Cameron Post" by Emily M. Danforth, and "Fifty Cents and a Dream: Young Booker T. Washington" by Asim Jabari and illustrated by Bryan Collier.

This article presents information about the 54 books selected by "School Library Journal" as the best books of 2009. The list includes "Nic Bishop Butterflies and Moths," by Nic Bishop, "Hate List," by Jennifer Brown, and "Thunder-Boomer!" by Shutta Crum.

This article presents the Best Books of 2008 according to a panel of editors. The publication reviewed over 5000 books and chose 67 to be part of this list. Some of them include "How to Heal a Broken Wing," by Bob Graham; "Old Bear," by Kevin Henkes; and "Paleo Buge:Survival of the Creepiest," by Timothy J. Bradley.

The article looks at "School Library Journal's" 2006 Leadership Summit, entitled "Learning in the 21 Century: The Role of the Library Media Program." The summit discussed how librarians should develop and embrace new models for interacting with learners using 21-century technology, be partners in the ongoing assessment of student learning, and demonstrate that school librarians pay learning dividends and improve student achievement. INSETS: Using Technology to Create A Love of Learning;Williams: Create An Idea Factory.

Presents a list of best books in 2003 selected by editors of "School Library Journal." "Witch-Hunt: Mysteries of the Salem Witch Trials," by Marc Aronson; "Goldilocks and the Three Bears," retold by Jim Aylesworth and illustrated by Barbara McClintock; "Walk Softly, Rachel," by Kate Banks.

Presents children's books. 'The Pot That Juan Built,' by Andrews-Goebel; 'Bubba and Beau, Best Friends,' by Kathi Appelt; 'Little Soldier: A Novel Scholastic,' by Bernard Ashley; 'Close Your Eyes,' by Kate Banks and illustrated by Georg Hallensleben.

Presents information on books reviewed in the 'School Library Journal' in 2001 that are considered the year's most outstanding. 'Shrinking Violet,' by Cari Best; 'Love That Dog,' by Sharon Creech; 'Helen Keller: Rebellious Spirit,' by Laurie Lawlor.

Presents a list of outstanding books for the year 2000. `Because of Winn-Dixie,' by Kate Dicamillo; `Dovey Coe,' by Frances O'Roark Dowell; `Lizzy and Skunk,' by Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick; `Wemberly Worried,' by Kevin Henkes; `Stowaway,' by Karen Hesse. INSET: Adult Books for Young Adults.

An interview with author Jacqueline Woodson is presented. Topics discussed include her National Book Award, her book "Brown Girl Dreaming" and her gratefulness for the deep love of young adult and children's literature. Woodson also talked about weaving memory, crafting poetry and writing for young adults.

Presents a list of the best children's books in 1999 as chosen by the `School Library Journal.' `Skellig,' by David Almond; `Speak,' by Laurie Halse Anderson; `The Folk Keeper,' by Franny Billingsley.

Presents a list of School Library Journal's best books for 1997. `Love Letters,' by Arnold Adoff; `Watching Water Birds,' by Jim Arnosky; `A Lot of Otters,' by Barbara Helen Berger; `Well Wished,' by Franny Billingsley; `The Secrets of Animal Flight,' by Nic Bishop; `Akiak: A Tale from the Idiatrod,' by Robert J. Blake.

Presents a review of different nonfiction books for young adults. `The Forgotten Pollinators,' by Stephen L. Buchmann and Gary Paul Nabhan; `Living Faith,' by Jimmy Carter; `The Rocky and Bullwinkle Book,' by Louis Chunovic; More.

Presents the best children's books for 1996 based on the choice of `School Library Journal' editors. Includes `Barn,' by Debby Atwell; `Granny the Pag,' by Nina Clarion; `Goose,' by Molly Bang.

Lists 65 books chosen by `School Library Journal's' editors as the best from among more than 3,700 new titles reviewed during 1993. Among others `Shadows of the Night: The Hidden World of the Little Brown Bat,' by Barbara Bash; `Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes,' by Chris Crutcher; `Western Wind,' by Paula Fox; `Toning the Sweep,' by Angela Johnson; `Harper & Moon,' by Ramon Royal Ross. INSET: Best adult books for young adults 1993, by Pam Spencer..

Presents the best books of 1992 according to the `School Library Journal.' `The Ancient Cliff Dwellers of Mesa Verde,' by Caroline Arnold, photos by Richard Hewett; `Squashed,' by Joan Bauer; `The Moon and I,' Betsy Byars; Other books; More.

Lists 54 young adult books chosen by SLJ's Book Review editors for 1991. They were chosen as best of the year in terms of originality, literary and artistic merit, clarity, and potential appeal to young readers. Central to the plots of many of 1991's novels are children abandoned by their adult caregivers and youngsters forced to take on adult responsibilities. Authors including Lloyd Alexander, Betsy Byars, Russell Freedman, Bill Martin, Mary Pope Osborne, and Laura Rankin.

The article presents an interview with author Katherine Roy. Topics discussed include reading about African elephants and making notes in sketchbook to write her book "Neighborhood Sharks," aspects of her nonfiction illustration including biologically accurate, giving information and moving story, and use of color, lighting, and gesture.

An introduction to a section about the best children's books for 2016 published within the issue is presented, along with information on the history of the books of the year list and the selection process used by the review editors.

The article reviews the periodical "Imagine," published by the John Hopkins Center for Talented Youth for students starting Grade 7.

The article reviews the periodical "Brainspace," published by Brainspace Magazine for students from Grade 4-6.

An introduction is presented to the 2019 Margaret A. Edwards Award sponsored by the "School Library Journal" with the Young Adult Library Services Association.

An interview with author/illustrator Paul O. Zelinsky about his latest children's book "All-of-a-Kind Family Hanukkah," with text by Emily Jenkins, is presented. Topics covered include how he became part of this book project, the timeless and universal appeal of the original "All-of-a-Kind Family" books by Sydney Taylor, and his approach to the illustration style and palette for the book.