Book Recommendations for Kids

Spotlight on Diverse Books

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

October 18, 2021

Brown Baby Lullaby by Tameka Fryer Brown, illustrations by AG Ford

An illustrated lullaby featuring a busy, independent, beloved brown baby being prepared for bedtime.

October 13, 2021

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month:

Cece Rios and the Desert of Souls by Kaela Rivera

Living in the remote town of Tierra del Sol is dangerous, especially in the criatura months, when powerful spirits roam the desert and threaten humankind. But Cecelia Rios has always believed there was more to the criaturas, much to her family's disapproval. When her sister is kidnapped by a powerful dark criatura, Cece sets out on a secret quest to reunite her family and change what it means to be a bruja (one who consorts with the spirits).

Diverse Booklists

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

Asian Characters and Culture Booklist

Black Characters, Culture, and History Booklist

Indigenous Peoples Booklist

Latinx Characters and Culture Booklist

LGBTQ+ Characters 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.