Banned Books: Teen Titles
Banned Books Week is September 22-28, 2024. As CLP celebrates the right to read, check out this list of teen titles that have been challenged. Many of these books highlight the lives and experiences of LGBTQ+ and/or BIPOC characters and authors. Some have been banned in some libraries and schools, others have stayed on the shelves—or been restored to them.
Banned Books: Children’s Books
Banned Books Week is September 22-28, 2024. As CLP celebrates the right to read, check out the list below of children’s titles that have been challenged, many because they highlight … Continued
Butterflies, Beetles and Bugs, Oh My!
Fascinating creatures are all around us. You don’t need to go to the zoo or even the park to learn more about wildlife. Insects, arthropods and all sorts of small creepy crawlies can be found right in your own backyard. Check out this list to grab a guide or savor a story. And remember, you can ask your local librarian for personalized suggestions, buggy or otherwise, any time.
Genre Guide – Romance Retellings
From Jane Austen to Shakespeare to popular romantic movies, some stories just love to be told. Romance Retellings take our favorites and reimagine them with a spin, like an updated … Continued
Genre Guide – Culinary Cozies
Mix the scrumptious descriptions of a foodie’s favorite treats with the intrigue of a murder mystery, and you get the perfect pairing that is the culinary cozy. From ice cream … Continued
Genre Guide – 21st Century Space Operas
Whether it’s the second part of ‘Dune’ or the new ‘Foundation’ series that’s got you excited, you may be a fan of space operas and not yet realize it. The … Continued
Genre Guide – Time Travel Sci-Fi
Whether it’s a chance to peruse the past, go back to the future, or hit “restart” on your life, stories about traveling through time remain perennial favorites. Here’s a selection … Continued
Genre Guide – Hopepunk
As defined by author Alexandra Rowland in 2017, hopepunk is a speculative subgenre about not giving up, even when things seem bleak. Unlike noblebright stories, hopepunk tales don’t guarantee a … Continued
There’s a Book in the Book!
If you’ve ever been haunted by the memory of a book or felt the unique joy of discovering the title you’ve been searching for, you’ll empathize with the protagonists of the following novels!
Be a Community Helper!
Try reading these picture books to learn more about what you can do in your community!