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Library Lovers Month: Books for Kids

Celebrate Library Lovers Month with these special recommendations for kids! Discover a selection of fun and engaging books perfect for young readers. Join us in fostering a love for reading and exploring new adventures through stories.

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  • Piper the chipmunk is proud of her book collection, but when she gets her first library card, she discovers the magic of sharing resources with others. A warm and cozy tale!
    Book, 2024New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2024.
  • See the world through the eyes of Clarisse, a stray cat that sneaks into the library and becomes a cuddly companion to an emerging reader. A perfect picture book for those who love our Paws for Tales program!
    Book, 2024New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, [2024]
  • In this heartfelt semi-memoir, author Lydia Sigwarth (now a librarian herself!) recounts how the public library became a safe haven when she experienced houselessness in childhood.
    Book, 2021New York : Farrar Straus Giroux, [2021]
  • Mild-mannered Mr. Stephen excels at finding books, but when it comes to crafts and storytime, he prefers to call in a stellar substitute, Ms. Stacks. When she’s around, the library is never a drag!
    Book, 2022New York : Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2022.
  • Chickens flock to a library's story time in this amusing picture book, growing in number and creating chaos, until the librarian comes up with a creative solution that suits everyone. A great read-aloud for chickens and children alike!
    Book, 2016New York, NY : Dial Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA), [2016]
  • When a mayor attempts to ban books, lion cub Julius and his mother, the head librarian, rediscover their roars to lead the community in defending intellectual freedom.
    Book, 2024New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2024.
  • Based on the lives of the author’s grandparents who met in a Japanese internment camp, this is a moving story about a couple who find solace in books and each other. A poignant reminder that there is hope amid heartbreak.
    eBook, 2022Somerville : Candlewick Press, 2022.
  • When librarian Trixie retires, the cat-and-dog duo band together to celebrate and save the library. A charming story about libraries and embracing change.
    Book, 2020Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2020.
  • In this installment in the Jina Jeong series, Jina suggests that her grandmother try volunteering at the local library, reminding us that library services help alleviate loneliness in our communities.
    Book, 2024North Mankato, Minnesota : Picture Window Books, a Capstone imprint, [2024]
  • Planting Stories

    the Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré

    Denise, Anika,
    This illustrated nonfiction book captures how Pura Belpré, New York City’s first Latina librarian, became known for her bilingual storytimes and puppet shows.
    Book, 2019New York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2019]
  • Go Forth and Tell

    the Life of Augusta Baker, Librarian and Master Storyteller

    McDaniel, Breanna J.,
    Learn about Augusta Baker's legacy in this luminous biography. She curated positive depictions of African Americans for young readers, became the first Black coordinator of children's services at NYPL and traveled nationwide as the "Mistress of…
    Book, 2024New York, NY : Dial Books for Young Readers, [2024]
  • Thanks to bibliophile Arturo Schomburg, NYPL now holds a rich collection on Black heritage. This prose-poem biography explores his fascinating life and work.
    Book, 2017Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2017.
  • Inspired by the heroic efforts of real-life librarian Luis Soriano, this picture book introduces readers to the mobile library (a donkey!) that journeys over mountains to bring literacy and culture to the children of rural Colombia.
    Book, 2016New York : Tricycle Press, 2016.
  • Behind My Doors

    the Story of the World's Oldest Library

    Khan, Hena,
    Discover a little-known piece of history with a big impact! The world’s oldest, continually operating library itself is the narrator of this nonfiction book, which recounts how a Moroccan woman first opened its doors in the year 859.
    Book, 2024New York : Lee & Low Books Inc., [2024]
  • Part picture book, part graphic novel, this fast-paced story is all fun! A secret superhero is on a mission to save all the books in the world from evil Dr. Glockenspiel!
    Book, 2018Boston ; New York : Clarion Books, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, [2018]
  • In this graphic novelization of a modern classic, a group of kids must solve puzzles to escape from the maze-like library created by eccentric game-maker, Mr. Lemoncello. Perfect for mystery readers who enjoy the great wonders of the library.
    Graphic Novel, 2023New York : Random House Children's Books, [2023]
  • This riotous graphic novel follows twins Page and Turner, who work in tandem with the Night Librarian to stop characters from escaping books. This book of chock-full of references to other great books you can check out from the library!
    Graphic Novel, 2024New York : Dial Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, 2024.
  • Dally’s late grandfather leaves behind a mysterious map that leads her to a secret library. The enchanted books within allow her to time travel and uncover family history, underscoring how libraries can connect us to the past.
    Book, 2024Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2024.
  • Eleven-year-old Pearl Moran grew up in the library where her mother works. When a beloved statue of writer Edna St. Vincent Millay is vandalized, Pearl discovers the library is in danger and takes it upon herself to protect it. A fun middle-grade…
    Book, 2019San Francisco : Chronicle Books, [2019]
  • Thirteen-year-old Jamie Bunn dreads having to spend her summer volunteering at the library as punishment for a big mistake. But as she gets to know the staff and patrons, she also realizes the unexpected power of community, libraries and forgiveness.
    Book, 2019New York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, 2019.