Feelings
How do you feel? Learning to identify emotions is an essential skill for young children. When children can understand their own feelings, as well as the feelings of the people around them, they are able to thrive socially. Having well developed emotional awareness will eventually prepare children for success in a classroom setting, so here are some CLP “feelings favorites” to help support this important learning.
Honoring Indigenous Peoples
U.S. Indigenous Peoples’ Day is recognized and celebrated on the second Monday of October. This day is an opportunity to commemorate Native American peoples and their history, and recognizes the … Continued
Magical Schools for Extraordinary Teens
Get the school year off to a heroic start with these young adult and middle-grade fiction titles about magical schools and institutions for extraordinary teens- and no, they’re not the one you’re thinking of!
5 Favorite Summer Reads from CLP Staff
Summer is the perfect time to read — a time to catch up on all the books you’ve missed, go back to old favorites, and discover new ones.
Back-to-School Anxiety
The beginning of the school year can be both an exciting and scary time for kids. This is especially true for kids who are starting a new school or going to school for the first time. The following list can help kids talk about their feelings and better manage their anxiety now and throughout the school year.
Here to Help: Books about Families
These books feature family life and many different kinds of families, showing young children that each is unique and special.
Here to Help: Books about Death & Grieving
Losing a loved one is especially confusing and difficult for young children. These books may help a young child understand loss.
Here to Help: Books about Incarceration
When a parent is incarcerated, a child may feel angry, sad, or confused. These books for young children encourage discussion and talk about what to expect.
The Midnight Brigade
“The Midnight Brigade” is a whimsical middle-grade novel touching on themes like trust, friendship, and honesty.
President & Director Andrew Medlar’s Summer Picks
Summer Reading holds a special place in my heart, because from the year I was born I was always the first kid signed up for it at my neighborhood library. As an adult, that same holds true. Here are five books I loved the most this summer.