Staff Picks for Kids
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.
Featured Booklists
Spotlight on Las Musas: Recent Kids Books by Latinx Authors
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we're spotlighting Las Musas, "a collective of women and non-binary (identifying on the female spectrum) Latinx Picture Book, Middle Grade, and Young Adult debut authors."
Talking with Kids About Race and Racism
This list was created by staff of the Seattle Public Library. (June 2020)
Nature Books for School Age Kids
Every Day is Earth Day! Summer of Learning 2020: Books & eBooks for School-Age Kids (Created June, 2020.)
Nature Books for Early Learners
Every Day is Earth Day! Summer of Learning 2020: Books for Early Learners
Gender Identities and Expressions Picture Books
This list of picture books about gender identites and expressions was created by Children's Services Librarians.
Kids Poetry Favorites: E-Books
Celebrate National Poetry Month with these delightfully illustrated poems and poetry collections for kids, all available for downloading! (Created Mar. 2020)
Black Excellence in Children's Books
A growing list of recent books for PreK-3rd graders, highlighting Black authors and illustrators.
Women's History Starts with Mighty Girls: Picture Books
Celebrate Women's History Month with these picture books about mighty girls!
Early Childhood
For New Readers
New Readers - Off to a Good Start
New Readers - Off to a Good Start
Elementary Grades
Genres & Topics
The Immigrant and Refugee Experience in Childrens Books
The Immigrant and Refugee Experience in Children's Books
LGBTQ Picture Books for Kids
This list of LGBTQ picture books was created by Children's Services Librarians
LGBTQ Chapter Books and Graphic Novels for Kids
Here are some great LGBTQ chapter books and graphic novels for kids
Native American Books for Kids
There are many nations that are native to the Americas. The selection here is in no way comprehensive. Most of the titles are written and/or illustrated by Native peoples. You'll find both stories and nonfiction, as well some that are historical and others that are contemporary. The books range in age from 3 on up.
Resources for Kids and Families Impacted by Incarceration
Resources for Kids & Families Impacted by Incarceration
