Junior Library Guild

The best selection of new-release children’s and young adult books

The JLG  editorial team reviews more than 3,000 new titles each year, in manuscript or prepublication stages, submitted to us by the publishers. We choose only the best of the best. In fact, more than 95 percent of our selections have gone on to receive additional awards or starred or favorable reviews.

Great books all year long

For each reading level you order, you’ll receive one new-release hardcover book every month for one year, hot off the presses. You’ll have new materials every single month, all year long. Even at the end of the year when your budget money is spent, you’ll still have the best new books coming to your library.

See what Katie Makatche, Warrior Run Middle School, has to say

Access to our exceptionally priced Backlist

The JLG backlist allows you to purchase previous JLG selections at members-only pricing, some as low as $5. There’s no easier way to complete your collection. And shipping is always free.

See what Lisa Mumby, Solana Beach School District, has to say

Fantastic savings on front list books

As a member, you can also buy other current JLG selections for the same member price. New-release hardcovers are just $14.25 and new-release paperbacks are only $7.25 per book. All with free shipping.

Free Standard MARC records, standard and placeholder

We offer standard MARC records for download on our Web site at no charge. For those with additional requirements, fully customized MARC records are available for a modest charge. We also offer free placeholder MARC records. These are basic (skeleton) records you can load into your system to prevent duplicate orders.

Access to exclusive JLG member content

From reviews to full-color posters and special discounts, you will receive new and unique members-only content and offers all year round.