Books for Kids and family in preschool, kindergarten, first grade, and second grade that are helpful in talking openly about people who have disabilities.
For preschool and grades K-3, and includes books about pronouns and gender identity. Most stories written/illustrated by trans authors and authors with trans children.
Books for young dual language learners working on their English and Spanish skills.
Books celebrating Ramadan and Eid. A selection of picture books, non-fiction and fiction holiday theme books.
Multiple narrators share different perspectives in these books for middle graders.
Children's books with stunning illustrations!
Books from the adult collection recommended for teens by Multnomah County Library staff.
Ghosts, monsters and more for the spooky season
Read a book, then get out your bike and take a ride! Books for preschoolers to 6th graders
Books that address teasing, name-calling, excluding, and other hurtful behavior. Books that explore successful responses. Books that promote kindness and empathy.
Challenged, censored, banned, removed: here's a selected list of frequently challenged titles.
These are a few of the books and ebooks you can use to help you create a resume that will improve your chances of getting the job you want.
These books use typefaces like Dyslexie, OpenDyslexic and EasyReading that are designed specifically for readers with dyslexia.
Fiction and nonfiction books and other resources for middle and high school teens.
Graphic novels, and picture books and beginning readers with graphic novel-like panel layouts to share with 4-5 year olds.
Recommendations from Multnomah County Library staff for elementary and middle school ages.
Consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) words with short vowel sounds, like bat and hop, are the first words students learn to read in their journey to independent reading.
Rainbow Family Storytimes are offered monthly at various MCL locations, celebrating queer families in identity-supporting ways. Here are some of the favorite books we've shared!
Books about artists using found objects and people creating community through art and shared spaces.
Books for ages 5-12 sharing stories and information about transgender people.
Picture books about children and Kids and family with mental health concerns.
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)!
Multiple narrators share different perspectives
Illustrated biographies for elementary ages about girls and women who have an impact on our world.