Celebrating AANHPI Heritage
Observed annually in May, AANHPI Heritage Month is a time to reflect upon and celebrate the rich culture and experience of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders' community.
Cynthia Leitich Smith and Heartdrum
New York Times bestselling, award-winning author Cynthia Leitich Smith (Mvskoke) is the author-curator of the Native and First Nations-centered Heartdrum imprint at HarperCollins Publishers, published in partnership with We Need Diverse Books. Discover her work and the work of other Heartdrum authors!
Asian Americans, Native Hawai'ians and Pacific Islanders: fiction for grades 4-6
Fiction books from 2022-2025 featuring AANHPI fictional characters. For grades 4, 5, 6
Asian Americans, Native Hawai'ians and Pacific Islanders in picture books
Picture books for preschool and early elementary ages featuring AANHPI characters
Asian Americans, Native Hawai'ians and Pacific Islanders: books for teens
These books for teens feature AANHPI fictional characters and include some nonfiction memoirs.
Asian Americans, Native Hawai'ians and Pacific Islanders: fiction for grades K-3
Fiction books for grades K, 1, 2, 3 featuring AANHPI fictional characters.
Write On: Resources for writing and publishing
Here you will find inspiration and practical tips for publishing your writing and finding your readers.
Poetry Anthologies as a Way to Find New Favorites
Poetry anthologies are a great way to discover new poets and poems, whether you are new to poetry or just looking to refresh your current favorites.
Books for pre-K graphic novel fans
Graphic novels, and picture books and beginning readers with graphic novel-like panel layouts to share with 4-5 year olds.
Picture Book Biographies
Books to share with early elementary ages about amazing people such as Temple Grandin, Keith Haring, Elgin Baylor, even the inventor of the popsicle!
Picture books for vowel sounds
Practice vowel sounds with these picture books for preschoolers and early elementary ages.
The Science of Reading and decodables: resources for adults helping children learn
Books, web sites and articles for adults to learn about the Science of Reading, decodable books, and helping their children to become readers.
Children's books with dyslexic-friendly fonts
These books use typefaces like Dyslexie, OpenDyslexic and EasyReading that are designed specifically for readers with dyslexia.
Celebrating Women who tell our Stories
In March, celebrate Women's History Month with these titles representing the many and diverse voices of women.
Celebrate Earth Day
Fiction and non-fiction books to help your family celebrate Earth Day.
Sustainable gardening and living, for adults, from Multcolib
April is Native Plant Appreciation Month with Earth Day on April 22. What better time to consider foraging, planting northwest natives, and living sustainably and thinking about our connections to our planet.
Picture book biographies about lovers of math
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!
March Mathness for tweens
Numbers, equations, patterns, measurements and more math explorations for grades 4, 5, 6.
Story + math + cooking = delicious!
Cooking is a great way for even young children to practice measuring, counting, and estimating, and these picture books include recipes you can make together.