Quote from Anni LaPrise, School Librarian: “I have always told my students that when they see the gold seal on a book, they know this is one of the best of the best books of the year it was published. Being a single librarian who travels between schools and a former children's librarian who was the only one in the branch, I wanted to give my students a way to find good books if I was not there.”
 
Quote from Michaela Barrett, Middle School Librarian: “As a librarian in a small rural school, I appreciate the diversity of JLG selections: different people, cultures, countries, perspectives, and traditions. Oftentimes, my students don't know about the world beyond our small town.”

 

 

From 5,000 manuscripts to 800 standout selections—here’s a look behind the selections!


 Watch: A sneak peek into our collection process 



With thousands of books published each year, finding the right titles for your readers can feel overwhelming. JLG’s expert selectors save you hours of research by carefully curating new releases across 70+ categories, helping you discover outstanding books for your collection.
 
Every book is read and evaluated by the selector responsible for its category. We consider everything from overall quality, age appropriateness, and themes to illustrations, plot, character development, representation, and how well each title meets the needs of the category.
 
The result? Thoughtfully curated selections you can feel confident bringing to your library.
 
 
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