Battle of the Books 2021: 5th Grade Booklist
Check out the 5th Grade Battle of the Books here!
Books for First and Second Graders
Check out these good books for first and second graders.
Bilingual Poetry Collections: English and Spanish
Five newly acquired bilingual collections of poetry, in English and Spanish, explore timely and painful topics of home and hurt, whether personal, geopolitical or a combination of both.
Live Through This: Strong Women in Historical Fiction for Teens
Traditional travel may not be possible just now, but stories still have the power to take us away. Escape with these historical fiction titles for teens.
People of Color in Novels in Verse
Stories told through stanzas are some of the most creative tales. Explore this unique genre or find a suggestion in a format you already love!
Black, Indigenous and People of Color in Books for Kids
These titles place characters of color front and center and work to dismantle stereotypes.
Listen Together: Perfect Picks for an Assortment of Ages
If your family likes listening to stories together, check out these audiobooks intended for a variety of ages.
YA Grab Bag: Magic, Power and Modern Love
Magical realism, corruption, chance meetings and opposite attractions are all at play in these tales.
Short and Sweet: Books for Teens
Check out an energetic graphic novel, a poetic pep talk, a compact chapter book from one of Pittsburgh’s own and a collection of short stories.
American Dirt Alternatives
The heavily-marketed publication of American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins has caused quite a stir.