Refreshing Reads
As the weather heats up, try cooling down with one of these refreshing summer reads all about water, the beach or swimming.
Here to Help: Books about Homelessness
Children and caregivers can begin discussions about homelessness with these titles for young children.
Here to Help: Books about Toilet Training
These books introduce the concept of using the toilet and encourage young children as they transition from diapers to underwear.
Here to Help: Disabilities & Inclusion
By sharing stories together and having conversations about the books you read, you can help young children understand the world around them. Seeing diverse experiences represented in books helps children … Continued
Read Proud: Picture Books about LGBTQ Families
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh engages all of our communities in literacy and learning. Check out the titles below and ask your local librarian for more.
Read Proud: Conversation Starters for Talking to Children About Gender and LGBTQ Topics
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh engages all of our communities in literacy and learning. Check out the titles below and ask your local librarian for more.
Funny & Sweet Picture Books
Sometimes you just need a picture book that makes you (and your kids) smile. Whether it’s a good laugh or a touching moment, when the story hits just the right note, it’s special.
Here to Help: Violence Surrounding Youth and Families
Young children are hyper aware of the world around them. Whether or not you and your family have been directly impacted by the incident of gun violence on April 17th, … Continued
Celebrate Earth Day Everyday
It’s never too early to start taking steps for a sustainable future. The titles on this list can serve as inspiration, spark conversation and spur action that children of all ages can partake in. If we all work together, we can see a brighter future that is sustainable for generations to come!
Here to Help: Books about Immigrant and Refugee Experiences
These books for young children explore a variety of immigrant and refugee experiences from different parts of the world.