Books & Beyond
Asian and Pacific Islander Voices
Looking for some great books by and about people of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage? Here are some of our favorites to get you started.
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Earth Day Every Day
In honor of Earth Day, here are some books to encourage kids' love of exploring and learning about nature. We've also included titles about climate and environment.
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Girls Take the Lead
We've gathered together books for kids that feature girls and women taking the lead in their story. From nonfiction to chapter books, these stories center on the empowerment of women.
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Disability Visibility
We've gathered together books for different ages that feature young people with disabilities. Many are memoirs or fiction that draw upon the authors' own experiences. We hope you find books here to share with your family that can serve as mirrors for children with disabilities and doorways to deepen understanding and empathy for all.
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Women’s History Month – Picture Book Biographies
Discover picture book biographies of women who made their mark on history.
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Black Voices: Chapter Books
Discover great new kids books by Black authors, from early readers to chapter books.
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Indigenous Voices: Fiction and Nonfiction for Kids
Within the pages of these books, you will find diverse perspectives on the contemporary Indigenous experience as well as history from a Native American perspective.
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Nonfiction: Science Adventure
Here are some of our recent favorite nonfiction titles that explore the science of the earth, the solar system, the human body, feats of endurance and ingenuity, and more.
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Let’s Laugh!
Why do we love funny books? Because it feels good to laugh. When I'm reading a book that makes me crack up uncontrollably (I'm looking at you, Catwad!) I feel a kind of inner peace afterward, a happy glow that stays with me for awhile.
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What to read after watching Avatar, the Last Airbender
I understand your situation- you've just finished watching all 61 episodes of Avatar, the Last Airbender, and now you need a good book. But what can compare to Avatar's blend of fantasy, friendship, philosophy, and frenetic action?
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Rainbow Reads: Chapter Books
Looking for elementary and middle school books featuring LGBTQIA+ characters? We’ve got you covered! Here are a few new titles we love. Chapter Books with Lesbian Characters The Mighty Heart of Sunny Saint James by Ashley Herring Blake Hurricane Child by Kacen Calendar One True Way by Shannon Hitchcock Redwood and Ponytail by K. A. ...
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