The latest edition of the New York Public Library's annual list of titles published for children can be found at Children's Books 2013 (PDF) and online at labs.nypl.org/childrens-books-2013.

Nineteen Children's Librarians pored over a wealth of new releases throughout the year, often with the help of the children in their branches, and have selected a delicious sampling of stories for you to peruse. Enjoy this snapshot of the creativity and artistry to be found in books being published for preschoolers on up through sixth grade.

And here are some of those librarians. To be sure, not all their favorites are featured on this list, so check in with them when visiting your library to hear more about the titles on the list, and about many other wonderful books published this year as well. Oh the trials and tribulations of stopping at 100 out of a field of thousands...