One of the best parts of going back to school in January is that the wait to hear the announcement of the American Library Association's Youth Media Award winners is almost over. This year, the Caldecott, Newbery, and other ALA award winners will be revealed on the morning of January 11th. If you can't wait until then to get opinions on the best of the best children's and young adult books published in 2015, you might want to consult one of the lists below. The Washington Post list includes It's Only Stanley by Jon Agee, my favorite new picture book read-aloud of the fall. Can you find any of your favorites in these lists?
Best Children's Books of 2015 from The Washington Post
Best Illustrated Children's Books of 2015 from The New York Times
NPR's Guide to 2015's Great Reads - This link brings you to the books on the list that are tagged as Kids' Books. If you'd like to see all books, just click "Clear Filters" on the left side of the screen. Hover over a book cover to read its review.