Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19th when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas with news that the U.S.
Black Resource Collection is a cultural collection offering a variety of materials that are primarily written by African Diasporic authors.
Gender diversity and LGBTQIA++ inclusive books for ages 5-8.
Nonfiction books for preschoolers to middle schoolers about and including LGTBQ+ individuals.
Empathy-building for early childhood and early elementary ages.
From local to presidential elections, discover how elections work, who can vote, and the history of voting in the United States of America.
Books about children with autism and Asperger's for their siblings, friends and classmates.
Suggestions for children whose reading level is higher than their grade level.
Books for preschoolers and early elementary ages about the importance of a name.
April is National Poetry Month, and here's a list of poetry from Oregonians for your To Be Read Pile: enjoy them the whole year long.
Nonfiction books about autism and neurodiversity, and fiction with autistic and neurodiverse characters. For grades 4-6
Court of Venom is our latest collaboration with Ooligan Press, a teaching press affiliated with Portland State University.
The national theme for Black History Month 2023 is Black Resistance. This is a curated list of books for Kids and family and young readers focusing on Black Resistance.
Mostly series books mixing a little silly, a little serious, and many things in between.
Disfruta de estos libros para niños durante el Mes del Orgullo LGBTQIA++ o en cualquier momento del año. Estos libros son sugeridos especialmente para ti por el personal de la biblioteca.
"Poetry is the piano of literature....if you can play the piano, then you understand how to play anything." Jason Reynolds
Research shows that reading can reduce stress, enhance concentration, boost empathy and spark creativity. As a bonus, kids who see adults reading are much more likely to become readers themselves.
Check out these YA titles that highlight diverse authors and diverse experiences.
These novels share stories written using poetry. Sometimes fewer words can have a more powerful impact.
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.
Who said illustrations were just for Kids and family? Picture books for an older audience.