Summer Reading: Find Your Voice – Children’s Picks
CLP’s Summer Reading theme for 2023 is Find Your Voice. In these titles, you’ll see characters’ unique journeys towards developing greater confidence as friends, creators, advocates, and more.
Picture Books Featuring LGBTQ+ Families
From a day at home doing chores to going to a Pride parade, these picture books celebrate LGBTQ+ families of all shapes and sizes. For more titles focused on LGBTQ+ … Continued
Children’s Picture Books for Pride
Developing one’s identity is a crucial part of childhood. Letting kids choose how they express that identity is just as vital. These freedoms help kids develop interests, gain confidence, be … Continued
Best Books for Babies 2023
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s annual Best Books for Babies lists encourage parents and other caregivers to read to babies right from the start—because learning begins at birth.
Poetry Month!
From lyrical picture books and nursery rhymes to novels in verse, here is a list of poetry books for you to share with your readers.
Celebrate Día: Books for Kids Birth – Grade 2
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 from birth to grade 2.
Developmental Disability Awareness Month
The following picture books showcase the experiences, challenges, and accomplishments of children with disabilities.
Senses
Some children may be interested in learning about the senses by reading informational texts, and some prefer reading picture books centered on a character’s experiences. There are even books with sensory experiences like different textures to touch. Here are six books that explore our senses, all available through Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.
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