Discover the best books for kids of all ages–from new readers to tweens–selected by our staff. Find new featured book lists every month, or explore our picks by reading level or genre.
Seattle Picks: Pride for Kids - LGBTQ+ Books for Kids and Families
This list was created by Seattle Public Library Children's Services Librarians, in celebration of Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
In celebration of National Poetry Month 2022, here are some fantastic recent books of poetry for kids (Created April 2022)
The 2022 awards for the best of the best in children's and young adult literature, Newbery, Caldecott, Printz and more. (Created March 2022).
In celebration of Women's History Month, here are some recent kids' biographies of rad women! (Created February 2022)
In celebration of Black History Month 2022, here are some recent outstanding illustrated nonfiction books for kids! (Created January 2022)
Check out these titles for all ages selected by our library staff for Deaf Awareness Month. (Created September 2021)
This list spotlights recent recipients of the Pura Belpré Children's Book Award & Honors, and was created in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15-October 15, 2021 (Created Sep. 2021).
Share your story during The Library's Summer of Learning with this selection of picture books for kids. (Created July 2021)
Explore your story during the Summer of Learning with this selection of fiction and nonfiction books for all ages. (Created July 2021.)
The experiences of LGBTQ children and families are captured in this list comprised of picture books, chapter books, and graphic novels. (Updated June 2021)
A staff selection of books for new readers who are off to a good start.
A staff selection of books for new readers who are reading independently.
A staff selection of books for kindergarteners and first graders.
A staff selection of advanced reading level books for young readers.
A staff selection of Asian Pacific American titles for kids.
A staff selection of titles that explore the immigrant and refugee experience for kids.
A staff selection of LGBTQ chapter books and graphic novels for kids.
A staff selection of race and social justice titles for kids.
A staff selection of resources for kids and familes impacted by incarceration.
A staff selection of picture books by authors from Washington State for kids.
A staff selection of picture books by illustrators from Washington State for kids.