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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 of books serve to educate and encourage a dialogue on the right to education and right to read. ALA’s Office of Intellectual Freedom compiles a list Read more...
Posted by Book Rex 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
YTS Staff Picks 2021 – Our Favorite Books of the year
Check out some of our Youth & Teen Services staff favorites, all published in 2021. These books represent a wide variety of formats and intended audiences. We hope you will Read more...
Posted by Kristi M. on November 22, 2021
Worker Rights: A Reading List for Children and Families
We hope these selections serve to educate and encourage a dialogue around worker’s rights and the labor movement both here in the United States and around the world.
Posted by Book Rex on October 2, 2021
Monarch Festival: A Reading List for Children and Families
Learn more about the Monarch Butterfly, it’s amazing life cycle, and the insect’s migration from the United States to South America with our informational books – or share a story Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on September 13, 2021
Back to School Favorites
It's time to head back to school, and that has the Youth Services librarians thinking about our favorite school stories. Try some of these staff picks!
Posted by Kristi M. on August 27, 2021