STAFF PICKS
Spanish & Bilingual Graphic Novels
Estas novelas gráficas para lectores de edad intermedia se presentan en formatos en español y bilingües.
Banned Books Week 2026
October 4th-10th is Banned Books Week. This year's theme is "Let Books Be. Protect the Freedom to Read."
Exciting New Releases from Native Authors
Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day with these fiction and nonfiction titles published in 2026 by Indigenous authors.
Creature Comforts: Spooky Season Picture Books
Picture books featuring creatures, monsters, magic, and more for young readers!
Not-Too-Scary Middle Grade Reads
Festive titles to ring in spooky season, but with the right amount of fright for young readers.
YA Horror & Thriller Reads
Frightful, suspenseful reads to help you get into the Halloween spirit.
Spanish & Bilingual Picture Books
Estos libros ilustrados para lectores jóvenes presentan texto tanto en español como bilingüe (inglés/español).
Mid-Autumn Festival Reads for Kids
This year, the Mid-Autumn Festivals of Chinese Zhōngqiū jié and Korean Chuseok occurs on September 25.
Remembering Wendell Berry
Wendell Berry was a novelist, poet, and farmer. His writing reflected his love for sustainable agriculture and his home state of Kentucky.
Celebrating Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur
Honor the Jewish High Holidays of Rosh Hashanah (Sep 11-13) and Yom Kippur (Sep 20-21) with these picture books for young readers.
The Love Hypothesis
In honor of the movie based on Ali Hazelwood's The Love Hypothesis releasing this week, enjoy these similar romantic titles!
Celebrating Tim Curry
Honor the life of beloved character and voice actor Tim Curry by watching some of his best work.
"I know who I am and I don't try to be anybody else."
Once you've tumbled out of bed and stumbled to the kitchen, grab one of these books by or about Dolly Parton. 🦋
Autumnal Comfort Movies
Films that exude fall comfort and autumnal transformation to ring in the season!
Latinx & Hispanic Main Characters
Celebrate Latinx & Hispanic Heritage Month with these fiction titles featuring Hispanic main characters.
Middle Grade Books for Hispanic Heritage Month
From exploring Colombian folklore to coming-of-age tales, these graphic novels and chapter books feature Hispanic main characters.
Picture Books for Hispanic Heritage Month
From Frida Kahlo's pets to Cuban folktales, these titles for young readers celebrate Hispanic heritage.
Remembering Dolly Parton: Stage & Screen
Dolly Parton grew up in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee and went on to become one of the most iconic stars of stage and screen.
It's Minnesota State Fair Season!
Blue ribbons, butter sculptures, and everything on a stick - explore our favorite reads inspired by the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
Creature Comforts: Spooky Season Picture Books
Picture books featuring creatures, monsters, magic, and more for young readers!
Not-Too-Scary Middle Grade Reads
Festive titles to ring in spooky season, but with the right amount of fright for young readers.
Spanish & Bilingual Picture Books
Estos libros ilustrados para lectores jóvenes presentan texto tanto en español como bilingüe (inglés/español).
Mid-Autumn Festival Reads for Kids
This year, the Mid-Autumn Festivals of Chinese Zhōngqiū jié and Korean Chuseok occurs on September 25.
Creature Comforts: Spooky Season Picture Books
Picture books featuring creatures, monsters, magic, and more for young readers!
Not-Too-Scary Middle Grade Reads
Festive titles to ring in spooky season, but with the right amount of fright for young readers.
Spanish & Bilingual Picture Books
Estos libros ilustrados para lectores jóvenes presentan texto tanto en español como bilingüe (inglés/español).
Mid-Autumn Festival Reads for Kids
This year, the Mid-Autumn Festivals of Chinese Zhōngqiū jié and Korean Chuseok occurs on September 25.
YA Horror & Thriller Reads
Frightful, suspenseful reads to help you get into the Halloween spirit.
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 Horror & Thriller Reads
Frightful, suspenseful reads to help you get into the Halloween spirit.
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.