Staff picks

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Fiction and nonfiction books and other resources for middle and high school teens.

Novels and memoirs that delve into themes of identity ranging from race, class, gender, sexuality and intersectionality.

Stories featuring people of the sea for preschoolers up to high school ages.

Or read before watching. Movies and TV shows and the books that inspired them.

Something's rotten in the Rose City, and it ain't just the lousy donuts. Mysteries? Thrillers? Crime comics? We got what you need.

JAMO is a My Discovery Pass partner.

JAMO is a My Discovery Pass partner.

Challenged, censored, banned, removed: here's a selected list of frequently challenged titles. Sexuality, violence, political or religious viewpoints, portrayals of LGBTQIA+IA+ lives  and the promotion of "Critical Race Theory" are among the most frequently cited reasons for challenges. 

Rose City Comic Con is a My Discovery Pass partner.

Artists Repertory Theatre is a My Discovery Pass partner.

Artists Repertory Theatre is a My Discovery Pass partner.

As part of her Silver Award project, local Girl Scout Alexi created a video to share her favorite books for ages 4-9 about racial justice, diversity and equality. These are her book picks with quotes from her video.

Books we hope will help with conversations with preschoolers to teens who may scared and anxious due to events in the news. 

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. Actualizado junio 2022

Disfruta de estos libros para adultos 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. Actualizado junio 2022

Disfruta de estos libros para jóvenes 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. Actualizado junio 2022

Books, music, dvds, and resources highlighting Black Portlanders.

These books, websites and short films may help Kids and family and educators learn more about dyslexia and how to help children and teens understand and thrive.

Pride month is a time to celebrate our LGBTQIA++ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersexual, Asexual, and Two-Spirit) community. Through their commitment to activism, writing, performing, education, and joy, they have been and continue to be influential today.