Staff picks

A custom book list created by Multnomah County Library School Corps librarians. Are you a teacher that lives or works in Multnomah County? Need a custom booklist? https://multcolib.org/assignment-alert

A collection of fiction and non-fiction materials about Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest for students in grades 6-12. The library has already-prepared Buckets of Books on this topic that you can check out. The Buckets contain books similar to those on this list (though not every title is exactly the same) plus a teacher's guide. See link below for Bucket of Books Classroom Collection. A custom book list created by Multnomah County Library School Corps librarians for assignments. Are you a teacher that lives or works in Multnomah County? Need a custom booklist? https://multcolib.org/assignment-alert (Ekatrina S.)

Keep the lights on while reading these books! Most titles are available as print books, ebooks and audiobooks. Click on a title to find what is available.

Books about censoring, banning, and gatekeeping. These books are arranged from younger to older readers.

2SLGBTQIA+ fiction addressing anti-trans violence and transmisia and imagining trans futures

2SLGBTQIA+ poetry and essays addressing anti-trans violence and transmisia and imagining trans futures.

2SLGBTQIA+ nonfiction addressing anti-trans violence and transmisia and imagining trans futures. 

Streaming movies on Hoopla and Kanopy, that are also in our Indigenous Collection (INCO)

A selection of Indigenous movies from the Indigenous community

Fiction and non-fiction titles for adults which discuss or address the history and legacy of residential and boarding schools, but also the resilience and survival of Indigenous Peoples, language, and lifeways.

Fiction and non-fiction titles for kids and teens which discuss or address the history and legacy of residential and boarding schools and the resilience and survival of Indigenous Peoples, language, and lifeways.

A selection of resources for teen and adult learners to help find funding for continuing education, including undergraduate and graduate programs, vocational training and trade schools.

Explore the world with these books originally written in languages other than English.

A collection of fiction and non-fiction materials about Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest for students in grades 6-12.

Here are the titles for the 2027 Oregon Battle of the Books (OBOB) for grades 3, 4, 5. Click on 'view format availability' to check for audiobooks and e-books in addition to the print copies. Titles in Spanish have also been added if they are part of our collection. For more about OBOB, visit the website using the link at the end of the list. Please check the website for ISBNs or other information about approved editions.

Books and more inspired by the teen winner of Portland Bureau of Transportation's design contest. 

Selections inspired by PreK-2nd grade winning design, Earthy Day, of Portland Bureau of Transportation's design contest. 

Selections inspired by the 3rd-6th grade winner, The Coral Ride and the Knight with the Shining Sword, of Portland Bureau of Transportation's design contest.

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Celebrate Hispanic and Latiné Heritage Month from September 15 - October 15! This cultural month honors the diversity of the Latiné community and its many contributions. Check out one of these books and join the fun with multilingual events, music and games.