The 10 Best YA and Children’s Books of 2018

This year's best young adult, middle grade and children's books expose young readers to some of today’s most complex and pressing topics. They unpack everything from dealing with a parent’s drug addiction to grappling with depression. In Elizabeth Acevedo’s The Poet X, a high schooler discovers that she can use writing to express herself. Dave Eggers’ What Can A Citizen Do? encourages children to become active members of their communities.