Staff Book Lists by Find it list childrens:

Lists of recommended books for various occasions and audiences: — Adult, Young Adult, or Childrens.

You can also request a personalized list of Childrens or Young Adult and Adult selections prepared by JMRL staff.


  1. no dig children s gardening book by Dowding, Charles,
    Soil and Gardening
    Books about soil and gardening for kids. Read three of these books to complete the Soil Expert Reading Challenge in April 2024.

  2. lunar new year by Eliot, Hannah.
    Lunar New Year
    2024-tb/mn

  3. m is for melanin a celebration of the black child by Rose, Tiffany,
  4. big by Harrison, Vashti,
    Youth Media Awards 2024
    Each year the American Library Association (ALA) honors books, videos, and other outstanding materials for children and teens. The ALA Youth Media Awards, including the prestigious Newbery, Caldecott, Printz, and Coretta Scott King Book Awards, are selected by committees composed of librarians and other literature and media experts. The awards encourage original and creative work in the field of children’s and young adult literature and media.

  5. alma s art by Ahmed, Roda, 1981-
  6. big by Harrison, Vashti,
  7. icefall by Kirby, Matthew J., 1976-
  8. memory string by Bunting, Eve, 1928-
    Helping Children Handle Grief
    Grief bibliography from Hospice of the Piedmont

  9. ban this book by Gratz, Alan, 1972-
    Spine Crackers Fall 2023
    A Tween Book Club for ages 9 - 12. Monthly on Thursdays @ Central Library 4:30 - 5:30 pm

  10. pi in the sky by Mass, Wendy, 1967-
    Spine Crackers Summer 2023
    A Tween Book Club for ages 9 - 12 Second Thursdays @ Central Library 4:30 - 5:30 pm

  11. crush by Chmakova, Svetlana, 1979-
  12. if a bus could talk the story of rosa parks by Ringgold, Faith.
    Rosa Parks
    Interesting books to read after making your Rosa Parks Rocking Bus Take and Make.

  13. fred stays with me by Coffelt, Nancy.
    Divorce and Separation
    Children's and Teen books about divorce and separation

  14. elephant in the garden by Morpurgo, Michael.
    Spine Crackers Winter/Spring 2023
    A Tween Book Club for ages 9 - 12 Second Thursdays @ Central Library 4:30 - 5:30 pm

  15. just harriet by Arnold, Elana K.
    Mysteries Grades 2-3
    Chapter mysteries for younger readers.

  16. her fearless run kathrine switzer s historic boston marathon by Chaffee, Kim.
  17. you are my happy by Kotb, Hoda, 1964-
    Mindfulness For Kids
    Practicing Mindfulness helps children to notice the positives and get a perspective on the negatives. This assists in developing a sense of appreciation, gratitude and contentment.

  18. mrs piggle wiggle by MacDonald, Betty Bard.
    Kids book club recommendations
    JMRL Bookaroos and Book Bites book group members love and recommend these books!

  19. federico and the wolf by Gomez, Rebecca J.
  20. minty a story of young harriet tubman by Schroeder, Alan.
    #1000BlackGirlBooks - Children
    https://grassrootscommunityfoundation.org/1000-black-girl-books-resource-guide/

  21. story of civil rights by Mara, Wil.
  22. big bed for little snow by Lin, Grace.
    Winter Wonder
    Snowy stories to snuggle and share.

  23. i voted making a choice makes a difference by Shulman, Mark, 1962-
    Voting Books for Children
    Books about voting and elections for Children in Grades 1-5

  24. book scavenger by Bertman, Jennifer Chambliss.
    Mysteries Grades 4-6
    Chapter mysteries for older readers.

  25. booked by Alexander, Kwame.
  26. when you look out the window how phyllis lyon and del martin built a community by Pitman, Gayle E.
    Celebrating Pride (Older Readers)
    LGBTQ+ themed books for older readers

  27. my princess boy a mom s story about a young boy who loves to dress up by Kilodavis, Cheryl.
    Celebrating Pride (Younger Readers)
    LGBTQ+ themed books for younger readers

  28. off away by Atkinson, Cale.
    Black American Picture Books
    Picture books featuring Black American characters and stories

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