STAFF PICKS
20 Novels Featuring Main Characters with Autism
This April, observe Autism Acceptance Month by exploring a range of autistic experiences through novels by and about people with autism.
Celebrating Arab American Heritage
April is Arab American Heritage Month. Enjoy these materials by and about Arab Americans and their heritage.
Power Up for Earth Day: All About Energy
From the impacts of oil extraction to hopeful visions of renewable energies, dive into one of the most pressing topics of the modern world.
Tough Topics: Surviving Conversion Therapy
Nonfiction and fiction titles that depict the hardships of those who've gone through conversion therapy.
Modern Media Literacy
Evolving technology has changed the way we should evaluate media. These titles help build those skills for the modern era.
20 Books to Read in One Sitting Next Snow Day
Twenty titles that you won't want to put down until they're finished! These compelling stories will make a snowy day pass in a flash.
Feminism, Women, & History
Nonfiction picks honoring the power and voices of women, and celebrating the impact women have on society and the world!
Girl Dinner
Fiction picks on womanhood, freedom, bodily autonomy, and grief told through psychological, gothic, and surreal narratives.
Understanding Iran
These nonfiction titles cover the histories of Iran's conflicts, its people, its culture, and its diaspora.
Memoirs of Immigration
Learn the individual stories of those who have moved from one place to another in search of a better life.
History of Protest Movements
From civil rights marches to Stonewall, this list offers a guide through nonfiction titles about with the histories of protest movements.
Building Digital Literacy
This list features nonfiction titles that explore various technologies, from AI to algorithms and more!
New Releases in Transgender Lit
Celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility with our most recent selection of the exploding genre of transgender literature.
Non/Fiction Pairings for Women's History Month
Celebrate Women's History Month with deep-dive pairings of nonfiction titles and novels that explore similar topics in different ways.
Know Your Rights (and Their History)
Read about freedom, the US Constitution, and the rights that we are all guaranteed.
Library Love
February is National Library Lover's Month! Celebrate with books about and featuring libraries and lovers of books.
Local Black History
This Black History Month, stay close to home with these 31 titles about Black historical topics in Minnesota and the Twin Cities.
Existing in Permacrisis
Taking care of yourself during an ongoing state of uncertainty and worry.
Contemporary Korean American Authors
Jan. 13th is Korean American Day. Celebrate with 20 Korean American authors who explore the Korean diaspora through fiction and memoir.
Tough Topics: Grief & Loss
Losing someone you know and love is a challenge. These early reader titles cover the incredibly tough subject of grief and loss.
Arab American Heritage Month
April is Arab American Heritage Month! Help us celebrate with titles for library littles, emerging readers, and middle grade kiddos.
Supporting Kids Through Community Harm
Whether they see something scary on the news or closer to home, these titles can help you navigate these instances with children.
Nikki Shannon Smith’s Book Recs for Young Readers
Author Nikki Shannon Smith is joining us to talk about her new Little Golden Book biography of Prince! Here are her other book suggestions.
Tough Topics: Grief & Loss
Losing someone you know and love is a challenge. These early reader titles cover the incredibly tough subject of grief and loss.
Arab American Heritage Month
April is Arab American Heritage Month! Help us celebrate with titles for library littles, emerging readers, and middle grade kiddos.
Supporting Kids Through Community Harm
Whether they see something scary on the news or closer to home, these titles can help you navigate these instances with children.
Nikki Shannon Smith’s Book Recs for Young Readers
Author Nikki Shannon Smith is joining us to talk about her new Little Golden Book biography of Prince! Here are her other book suggestions.
YA Autism Acceptance Month Reads
This April, check out these YA titles. Whether you're neurodivergent or just want to learn more about the autistic experience, start here!
History of Protest Movements for Young Adults
From Indigenous resistance to Pride, these Young Adult nonfiction titles chronicle various protest movements.
Digital Literacy for Young Adults
This list features nonfiction titles for young adults that can help build a foundation of digital literacy.
YA Nonfiction for Women's History Month
March is Women's History Month. Enjoy these related young adult nonfiction reads.
YA Autism Acceptance Month Reads
This April, check out these YA titles. Whether you're neurodivergent or just want to learn more about the autistic experience, start here!
History of Protest Movements for Young Adults
From Indigenous resistance to Pride, these Young Adult nonfiction titles chronicle various protest movements.
Digital Literacy for Young Adults
This list features nonfiction titles for young adults that can help build a foundation of digital literacy.
YA Nonfiction for Women's History Month
March is Women's History Month. Enjoy these related young adult nonfiction reads.