STAFF PICKS
If You Like: Studio Ghibli
We love the movies, but what about books with similar vibes? Here are some reads that inspired the animated films or give off similar vibes!
Chilling, Thrilling, & Spooky BIPOC FICTION
Spooky season is upon us! Here are a few spine-tingling BIPOC book picks spanning across a variety of interests.
BIPOC Centric Mental Health Awareness
Here are a few books that shed light on the mental health journey in BIPOC communities.
Be Proud With These Graphic Novels
Queer comics for all!
Resources in Hmong
Explore this multimedia list centering Hmong stories in the Hmong language!
Queer Film & TV
Movies and TV shows created by & featuring LGBTQ2S+ folks from the last decade.
Resources in Somali
Here are some top picks of books, DVDs, and CDs showcasing the Somali language and culture!
BIPOC Centric Mental Health Awareness
Here are a few books that shed light on the mental health journey in BIPOC communities.
Be Proud With These Graphic Novels
Queer comics for all!
Queer Film & TV
Movies and TV shows created by & featuring LGBTQ2S+ folks from the last decade.
Black and Cozy
Celebrate cozy season with these cozy mysteries written by Black authors.
These Mysteries are Ageless!
Check out the great kids' mysteries that are sure to appeal to readers of all ages!
2025 Minnesota Youth Reading Awards Nominees
The Minnesota Youth Reading Awards has just released the nominee lists for the Star of the North Award and the Maud Hart Lovelace Awards.
AAPI Heritage Month Stories for Young Readers
Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with a selection of culturally diverse fiction and non-fiction easy titles for the little ones in your life.
Spanish Language Books for Kids
Explore these amazing children's titles written in Spanish!
Celebrate Black History Month with These YA Nonfiction Reads
Enjoy these nonfiction reads about Black artists, musicians, and influencers of cultural movements any time of the year.
Swoonworthy YA Romances for Teens
Whether you're looking for a new rom-com or an adventure tale with a side of romance, this list of YA reads has couples you're sure to ship.
YA Winter Reads
Grab a blanket and cozy up to these wintery YA reads!
YA Fantasy Reads You May Have Missed
From wishing wells to mermaids and beyond, this list has great Young Adult fantasy novels and graphic novels.
