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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
Featured Booklist
Teen Life Skills
Hungry to learn a new skill? Excited to learn more about different topics ...
Featured Booklists
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
Early Childhood
Read-Alikes for Favorite Picture Books
Small children who love a funny picture book, or a goofy ...
Early Childhood
KIDS
kids
kids
kids
Popular Characters Adaptations
Are you interested in popular character books for children ...
kids
kids
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
Caregiver and Educator
Caregiver and Educator
Caregiver and Educator
CULTURAL HERITAGE MONTHS
Cultural Heritage Month
Cultural Heritage Month
Celebrate Women's History Month
Celebrate Women's History Month and take a look at this ...
Cultural Heritage Month
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 ...