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Recommended Read Alouds
Discover a captivating collection of read-aloud picture books for young readers. The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors by Drew Daywalt You’ve played the game. Now read the legend of how Read more...
Posted by Sarah Jane N. on September 14, 2023
Mister Kitty Is Lost!
A little girl has lost her kitty! Can you help find him? Search along with her and her dog as she describes her kitty. This Greg Pizzoli picture book for Read more...
Finding Family: The Duckling Raised by Loons
Mallard ducks and loons do not get along and do not like to share the same territory, but somehow a mated pair of loons adopt a mallard chick. The chick Read more...
Posted by Heidi E. on July 27, 2023
LGBTQ+ Voices and Experiences: A Reading List for Children and Families
Celebrate Pride Month with books highlighting LGBTQ+ characters, experiences, histories, and voices. We hope these selections serve to educate and encourage a dialogue on topics of gender and sexuality from Read more...
Posted by Sarah Jane N. on June 2, 2023
Someone Builds the Dream
This Monarch 2024 winner is an ode to trade workers everywhere. There are people who come up with great ideas – like how to build a skyscraper or a bridge, Read more...
Posted by Sarah Jane N. on May 18, 2023
Milo’s Monster
The latest in the Big Bright Feelings series by Tom Percival deals with the feelings of jealousy. Milo and his best friend Jay were always together but when the new Read more...
Posted by Sarah Jane N. on May 4, 2023
Poverty & Hunger: A Reading List for Children and Families
Living in poverty means that people are often going without basic needs such as food, clothing, and adequate shelter. We hope these selections serve to educate and encourage a dialogue Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on January 6, 2023
Indigenous Voices & Experiences: A Reading List for Children and Families
We hope these selections serve to educate, celebrate, and encourage dialogue on the diverse nations, cultures, and experiences of Native peoples throughout North America. Celebrate Native American Heritage Month—and continue Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on November 4, 2022
Right to Read: A Reading List for Children and Families
We hope these selections serve to celebrate not only the joy, importance, and impact of reading but also advocate for the essential right to read, emphasizing the value of knowledge Read more...
Posted by Sarah Jane N. on September 2, 2022
Own Voices: A Reading List for Children & Families
The #ownvoices hashtag was created by author Corinne Duyvis to spotlight books about characters with marginalized identities created by authors who share the same marginalized identity (or identities). The character Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on July 1, 2022
Mathical Book Prize Winners
Math is fun and more than just numbers! All of these books won a Mathical Book Prize between 2015 and 2022. Mathical awards books that introduce mathematical concepts found in Read more...
Posted by Heidi E. on April 28, 2022
Social Justice in Poetry and Verse: A Reading List for Children and Families
We hope these selections of poetry and books in verse serve to educate and encourage a dialogue on topics of social justice.
Posted by Book Rex on April 2, 2022
Black Voices & Experiences: A Reading List for Children and Families
Celebrate Black History Month with books by Black authors and writing focusing on Black voices, characters, history, and culture. We hope these selections serve to educate and encourage a dialogue Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on February 4, 2022
Inventors and Scientific Pioneers
Be curious about the world around you! Celebrate Kid Inventors’ Day on January 17 with these books about inventors, inventions, and pioneering scientists – all great for reading aloud. Awesome Read more...
Posted by Kristi M. on January 13, 2022
Access to Healthcare: A Reading List for Children and Families
We hope these selections serve to educate and encourage a dialogue around the biases and inequalities that affect access to healthcare and preventative care. These books highlight people and communities Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on December 3, 2021