Celebrate Día: Books for Kids in Grades 3-5
April 30th is Día! El día de los niños/El día de los libros, or Children’s Day/Book Day, is a celebration of children, books, and literacy. We’re so excited to celebrate and share diverse books, languages and cultures this month—and all year long! The following titles are recommended for children in grades 3-5.
Books for All Ages To Celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility
Explore themes of gender creativity and issues surrounding identity.
Developmental Disability Awareness Month
The following picture books showcase the experiences, challenges, and accomplishments of children with disabilities.
Celebrate Women’s History Month
Celebrate Women’s History Month with biographies for children that highlight a variety of remarkable and determined women.
Graphic Novels by Black Creators
Graphic novels remain an incredibly popular format among young readers. Their rich, vivid imagery supports reading comprehension. The text often includes challenging vocabulary. Reluctant readers can find them more approachable … Continued
Children’s Folk & Fairy Tales for Black History Month
Everyone loves a fairy tale. Heroes, villains, monsters and magic! The following titles feature enchanting stories and spellbinding artwork from Black authors and illustrators. From American tall tales to African … Continued
Children’s Picture Books for Black History Month
From family dinners to outings with Grandma, these love-filled picture books celebrate Black families of all shapes and sizes. For more titles focused on Black history and culture, check out … Continued
Children’s Fiction for Black History Month
From board books that celebrate the many shades of Black skin to novels that recount the history of struggles past and present, the stories below offer glimpses into the lives … Continued
Here to Help: Books about Self Esteem
Check out these titles that promote positive self esteem and self confidence for young children.
Race and Social Justice Books for Kids
These titles speak to the demonstrations, headlines, hashtags and ongoing dialogue about race in America.