Staff picks

Books for preschoolers and early elementary ages about the importance of a name.

Many picture books show peoples indigenous to North America in a historical context, but Native people aren't a relic of the past, and as these books show they are active members of the modern world. #ownvoices

Books that address teasing, name-calling, excluding, and other hurtful behavior. Books that explore successful responses. Books that promote kindness and empathy.

Books for 4th-6th graders about who you are attracted to, who you love.

Books for 4th-6th graders. Gender identity is how you feel and express yourself with your clothes, hairstyle, pronoun choices and name, and other actions. 

Whether you’re connecting with your little one, a younger sibling, or babysitting for a friend’s child, starting a new project together can be just the thing to bridge generations. These titles are an invitation to your inner child to let your imagination run free right alongside your junior companion’s.

Whimsical picture books full of nature and imagination

Fiction and nonfiction about and by Native American, Native Hawaiian and First Nation peoples for grades 4-6.

Multiple narrators share different perspectives

Gender diversity and LGBTQIA++ inclusive books for ages 5-8.

Put down the game controller, log off the computer, hang up the phone, turn off the TV. Books for Kids and family in grades K-3.

Nonfiction books for preschoolers to middle schoolers about and including LGTBQ+ individuals.

Explore the experiences and contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaii'ans and Pacific Islanders in these nonfiction books for grades K-8.

Fiction books for grades K, 1, 2, 3 featuring AANHPI fictional characters.

Fiction books from 2020-2023 featuring AANHPI fictional characters. For grades 4, 5, 6

Books to share with early elementary ages about amazing people such as Temple Grandin, Keith Haring, Elgin Baylor, even the inventor of the popsicle!

Practice vowel sounds with these picture books for preschoolers and early elementary ages.

These books use typefaces like Dyslexie, OpenDyslexic and EasyReading that are designed specifically for readers with dyslexia.

Help your family celebrate Earth Day and our connections to the planet with fiction and nonfiction about plants, animals, and the environment.

Books for preschoolers and grades k-5 that are perfect for STEM fun. Celebrate March Mathness and read about the lives of some amazing people!