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Looking for the next great book for you or your child? These lists were compiled by Library staff based on common customer requests. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Email youthbooklists@slpl.org.

FEATURED BOOKLISTS

featured booklists

Building Blocks of Literacy for Babies

Instill a love of reading at an early age by reading aloud often.

Featured Booklist

Read-Alikes for Kids

Obsessed with a chapter book or graphic novel and hungry for more?

Featured Booklist

Teen Life Skills

Hungry to learn a new skill? Excited to learn more about different topics ...

Featured Booklists

Difficult Conversations

Some conversations are harder than others. Whether you lack ...

featured booklists

Celebrate Pride Month

This list celebrates Pride Month with books that explore LGBTQIA+ identities ...

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 ...

Early Childhood

Interactive Reads

Sometimes it's just fun to read a book that makes you DO things!

Early Childhood

Read-Alikes for Favorite Picture Books

Small children who love a funny picture book, or a goofy ...

Early Childhood

Try it as a Book!

Your favorite tv shows, webcomics, video games, and more ...

KIDS

kids

Kids Life Events

These books address a wide variety of experiences and subjects

kids

Non-Fiction Read Alouds

Reading aloud from non-fiction is a great way to engage your ...

kids

Popular Characters Adaptations

Are you interested in popular character books for children ...

kids

Read-Alikes for Kids

Obsessed with a chapter book or graphic novel and hungry for more?

kids

Reading Above Grade Level

Titles intended for older readers whose reading abilities ...

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 ...

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 ...

Caregiver and Educator

Build Beginning Reading Skills

Support your beginning reader as they learn important reading

Caregiver and Educator

Difficult Conversations

Some conversations are harder than others. Whether you lack ...

Caregiver and Educator

Explore the Dewey Decimal System

This list takes a tour of the ten main sections ...

Caregiver and Educator

Picture Books Adults Will Enjoy

Whether it is a story before bed or a story for fun ...

Caregiver and Educator

School-Friendly Manga

Know a student who’s in love with manga or anime?

CULTURAL HERITAGE MONTHS

Cultural Heritage Month

Celebrate Black History Month

This list honors Black History Month with stories ...

Cultural Heritage Month

Celebrate Women's History Month

Celebrate Women's History Month and take a look at this ...

Cultural Heritage Month

Celebrate AANHPI Month

In search of a book to read or listen to featuring ...

Cultural Heritage Month

Celebrate Pride Month

This list celebrates Pride Month with books that explore LGBTQIA+ identities ...

Cultural Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

This list celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with stories ...

Cultural Heritage Month

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month

This list honors Native American Heritage Month ...
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