Building a well-stocked classroom or school library plays a major role in nurturing a love of reading. With shelves full of timeless classics and a wide range of other titles, you’ll be able to put books in students’ hands that match their interests and reading levels. 

Keep your shelves fresh with this year’s critically acclaimed books for children. Take a look at titles from Scholastic that have received starred reviews by Booklist, Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books, Horn Book, School Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, and Kirkus Reviews. 

Starred reviews from these publications show that books are notable and outstanding. Think of the stars as a seal of approval, indicating that children are near-certain to enjoy and get something meaningful from these titles.  

Shop books with starred reviews below! You can find all books and activities at The Teachers Store.