Staff picks

Nonfiction books about autism and neurodiversity, and fiction with autistic and neurodiverse characters. For grades 4-6

Books for ages 3-8 about autism and neurodiversity

The titles for the 2026 Oregon Battle of the Books (OBOB) for grades 3, 4, 5

Pi is a number that starts 3.14 and goes on forever. Pi Day is the fourteenth day of the third month, written in the US as 3/14. Celebrate Pi on March 14 with some pie (and books)!

Has a coyote howl awakened you in the middle of the night? Have you seen a raccoon amble across the street or listened to birds arriving in the spring? Discover our animal neighbors.

Books celebrating Ramadan and Eid. A selection of picture books, non-fiction and fiction holiday theme books. 

These books present immigrant and refugee experiences in different eras and are suitable for most children ages 5 and up.

Stories and information about immigrant and refugee experiences in different eras. For ages 9-12.

Love for family, friends, community and yourself are celebrated in these picture and board books for children.

Books about artists using found objects and people creating community through art and shared spaces.

Illustrated biographies of artists, musicians, dancers, actors, writers, storytellers, and designers.

Fiction for tweens and young teens featuring kids in the foster care system.

Recommendations from Multnomah County Library staff.

Recommendations from Multnomah County Library staff for elementary and middle school ages.

Recommendations from Multnomah County Library staff for kids of all ages.

Picture books with characters or the narrator who talk to and invite the reader to participate in the story.

Multiple narrators share different perspectives in these books for middle graders.

Fiction and nonfiction books by and about Indigenous peoples for early elementary ages.