Blog Posts by Subject: Book list

Love manga, but aren't looking for a long-term commitment? These series have enough volumes to really develop character and plot, but won't make you feel totally overwhelmed.

“Don’t stop now. Go ahead! Be readers all of your lives. And don’t forget, librarians and teachers can help you find the right books to read.” We couldn’t agree more, Beverly Cleary. Thanks for all you’ve given us.

Art Spiegelman’s Maus brought attention to the validity of graphic novels as a storytelling format. In the decades since, others have come forward with their own stories of survival or their own understanding of events told through graphic novels that allow them to not only write their own stories but also to control the visuals so that we can quite literally see events through their point of view.

These stories show women and girls using wits, strength and heart to overcome obstacles.

Love manga and want a nice juicy series to sink your teeth into, but don't want to get overwhelmed? We've got you!

Enjoy these stories that reimagine African diaspora culture through the lens of science fiction, fantasy and technology.

The books below, for children and teens, are a mixture of fiction and nonfiction books to learn more about this event, its aftermath and the effect the internment and anti-Japanese sentiment had on individuals, families and communities.

Winter is a time for sweaters, coats and hats.When snow falls the world is transformed. The collections of children's poetry listed below capture the spirit of the season.

Explore noteworthy adult novels, graphic novels, short stories, memoirs, and nonfiction written by Asian Pacific Islander Desi Americans.

Travel to the past with these fantastic historical fiction manga!

These titles—for young children, middle grades and teens—explore themes of loss, change and honor.

For centuries, women in science haven't received their due credit for the work they've done to further our understanding of the natural world. These books, for kids of all ages, are perfect for inspiring future zoologists, primatologists, biologists...or any other -ologists!

These must-read manga books have impacted the literary or pop culture landscapes in some major, long-lasting ways.

From now until November 25, readers all over the world will be able to vote for their favorite book among these selected titles.

What is Shōnen? In short, Shōnen manga are Japanese comic books aimed at a young male audience. If you are looking for stories about adventure, friendship, and action, then you’re in luck!

Turn off your lights, turn on your flashlights and be prepared to be spooked by these thrilling tales.

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These titles can help you talk to kids about the importance of hygiene and how to achieve it as well as learn about previous pandemics and other illnesses and diseases to help put COVID-19 and its challenges into historic perspective.

These picture books will introduce kids to the importance of voting and help kids feel a part of the election buzz.