Book Recommendations for Kids

Spotlight on Diverse Books

We are going to be using this space to highlight diverse books!

January 20, 2021

Go Show the World: a Celebration of Indigenous Heroes by Wab Kinew, illustrations by Joe Morse

Using rhyming lyrics from a previously written rap song, Midewin author, Manitoba politician, and creator Kinew tells the stories of 14 Indigenous heroes both historical and contemporary.

January 18, 2021

In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day:

A Place to Land: Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Speech that Inspired a Nation by Barry Wittenstein, illustrations by Jerry Pinkney

Hear the story behind the writing of Dr. King's famous speech.

Previous Spotlight on Diverse Books Selections

Click here to access the list of all our selections.

Diverse Booklists

As we put together lists of diverse books, we will add them to this section.

Indigenous Peoples Booklist

Guided Reading Level List

If you child is given a reading level from the Fountas and Pinnell system (typically a level ranging from A to Z), check the list below to see what titles we have corresponding to each level.

Additional Recommendations

Reading Olympics

At the library, we have print copies of the lists available that also include what section you can find the titles in at our library. Click here to view the Reading Olympics lists for Montgomery County online.

Award Winners

The Association for Library Services to Children (ALSC) bestows honors and awards on numerous books for children and young adults each year. Click here to see the winners.

Notable Books and More

Each year, the Association for Library Services to Children (ALSC) also provides a list of the Notable Children's Books, Recordings, and Digital Media. Click here to see these lists.