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FEATURED BOOKLISTS
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Building Blocks of Literacy for Babies
Instill a love of reading at an early age by reading aloud often.
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Featured Booklist
Teen Life Skills
Hungry to learn a new skill? Excited to learn more about different topics or start a new hobby?
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Difficult Conversations
Some conversations are harder than others. Whether you lack the expertise needed to tackle a tricky subject ...
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Pride Month
This list celebrates Pride Month with books that explore LGBTQIA+ identities, experiences, and histories.
EARLY CHILDHOOD
Early Childhood
Building Blocks of Literacy for Babies
Instill a love of reading at an early age by reading aloud often.
Early Childhood
Early Childhood Life Events
Change is a normal part of life, but it can be challenging, especially for children. Whether it’s a move (their own or a friend’s)...
Early Childhood
Early Childhood
Read Alikes for Favorite Picture Books
Small children who love a funny picture book, or a goofy character, can find some new favorites in this list.
Early Childhood
Try it as a Book! (Popular Book Adaptations)
Your favorite tv shows, webcomics, video games, and more are also books and graphic novels! Keep the fun going and check out this list!
KIDS
kids
Kids Life Events
These books address a wide variety of experiences and subjects that may be challenging for youth.
kids
Non-Fiction Read Alouds
Reading aloud from non-fiction is a great way to engage your children with real-world information!
kids
Popular Characters Adaptations: Books-Movies & Movies-Books
Are you interested in popular character books for children that have been turned into movies?
kids
kids
Reading Above Grade Level (Books for Advanced Readers)
Titles intended for older readers whose reading abilities have outgrown the chapter/ picture book section ...
TEENS
teens
Hi/Lo Books for Teens
Hi-Lo stands for high interest but low readability in books. These books are intended to help bridge the gap ...
teens
Popular Book Adaptations
Your favorite tv shows, webcomics, video games, and more are also books and graphic novels! Keep the fun going ...
teens
Teen Life Events
Your teenage years are full of firsts, challenges, and growth. Sometimes, you may feel alone in what you are dealing with.
teens
Teen Life Skills
Hungry to learn a new skill? Excited to learn more about different topics or start a new hobby?
teens
Teen Read Alikes
Check out the recommendations below for books to read based on your favorite teen titles and series!
CAREGIVERS & EDUCATORS
Caregiver and Educator
Bilingual Titles- Spanish and English
This list of bilingual books features Spanish text on one page, with the English translation on the next.
Caregiver and Educator
Build Beginning Reading Skills
Support your beginning reader as they learn important reading skills! Share a Read Together book...
Caregiver and Educator
Difficult Conversations
Some conversations are harder than others. Whether you lack the expertise needed to tackle a tricky subject ...
Caregiver and Educator
Explore the Dewey Decimal System
This list takes a tour of the ten main sections of the Dewey Decimal System, encompassing a vast array of topics and interests.
Caregiver and Educator
Picture Books Adults Will Enjoy
Whether it is a story before bed or a story for fun, picture books can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
Caregiver and Educator
School-Friendly Manga
Know a student who’s in love with manga or anime? Check out this list for a collection of exciting, popular manga for tweens and teens.
CULTURAL HERITAGE MONTHS
Cultural Heritage Month
Celebrate Black History Month
This list honors Black History Month with stories, biographies, and nonfiction titles...
Cultural Heritage Month
Celebrate Women's History Month
Celebrate Women's History Month and take a look at this list that is great for all ages to find books about AMAZING women in history!
Cultural Heritage Month
Celebrate AANHPI Month!
In search of a book to read or listen to featuring stories written by Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander...
Cultural Heritage Month
Pride Month
This list celebrates Pride Month with books that explore LGBTQIA+ identities, experiences, and histories.
Cultural Heritage Month
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
This list celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with stories that showcase the vibrant cultures, histories ...
Cultural Heritage Month
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month
This list honors Native American Heritage Month by highlighting the rich cultures, histories, and traditions of Native American people.