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Native American Heritage Month - Titles for Young People

Native American Heritage Month: Titles for Young People

These books and DVDs for young people provide many perspectives on the Native American experience. Read on to explore fiction, memoir, history and more.

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LGBTQIA+ - Books for Teens

LGBTQIA+ – Books for Teens

Read the Rainbow! The LGBTQIA+ experience is far from monolithic, and these books explore the depth, instersectionality, and glory of being queer, including gay, bi, lesbian, trans, and nonbinary stories.

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Family Stories - Books for Teens

Family Stories – Books for Teens

Families. You can’t live with them, so why not write a book? These intriguing stories bring sensitivity and insight to those first relationships of our lives.

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Fantasy - Books for Teens

Fantasy – Books for Teens

This is not your grandparents’ wizards and dragons (not that there’s anything wrong with that).  Stark or lush, fanciful or foreboding, these worlds are as vivid as they are compelling.

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Graphic Novels - Books for Teens

Graphic Novels – Books for Teens

Some of the most intelligent, creative, intuitive, and emotionally searing storytelling for young people is happening with illustrated panels. Check these out!

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Romance - Books for Teens

Romance – Books for Teens

What makes a good love story? Sweet innocence? Fiery passion? Unrequited affection? Family interference? Destiny? These varied titles offer a little bit of everything romance. 

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Speculative Fiction - Books for Teens

Speculative Fiction – Books for Teens

Science Fiction, Fantasy, Alternative History – these books expose the deepest truths of our own experience by plunging us into unimagined worlds of epic adventure.

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Fantasy - Books for Kids

Fantasy – Books for Kids

Venture to another realm to witness epic struggles, eye-popping new worlds, and characters dedicated to fighting off the forces of evil so good will prevail.

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True Stories - Books for Kids

True Stories – Books for Kids

From fascinating accounts of historical events to revealing portraits of interesting individuals, these nonfiction titles offer hours of exploratory fun.

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Silly Stories - Books for Early Years

Silly Stories – Books for Early Years

What’s more fun than a picture book chock full of nonsense? These silly books invite gaggles of guffaws by turning the world on its head and doubling down on the flapdoodle.

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Realistic Fiction - Books for Teens

Realistic Fiction – Books for Teens

Discover your next favorite read by taking a dive into a story that reads as true as life itself. These YA realistic fiction books have all the feelings, great characters whose stories  cover everything from heartbreak and hard life circumstances to difficult decisions and real life challenges.  

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Mystery and Thriller - Books for Teens

Mystery and Thriller – Books for Teens

Murder mysteries, ghost stories, missing person cases, and more. These books will leave you utterly freaked out in the best way!

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Historical Fiction - Books for Teens

Historical Fiction – Books for Teens

Travel back in time to 1727 and camp with a pack of boys on a remote Scottish island, smuggle aboard the Titanic, experience living at school for deaf teens in 1928 Massachusettes, and dive into LA during the 1992 Rodney King riots. These page-turning YA historical fiction gems will be sure to transport you there and back again.

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Action and Adventure - Books for Teens

Action and Adventure – Books for Teens

Like a fast-paced read? These YA action-packed stories are filled with non-stop adventures, some thrilling, some horrifying, but all of which will keep you turning the pages. 

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Realistic Fiction - Books for Kids

Realistic Fiction – Books for Kids

Do you like stories about school, family life, or friendships? This list features books that many of us can relate to and find comfort in.

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Mystery - Books for Kids

Mystery – Books for Kids

Love a good mystery? Dive in to any one of these and try to figure out the culprit too! 

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Graphic Novels - Books for Kids

Graphic Novels – Books for Kids

Beautiful illustrations along with wonderful stories, these graphic novels are unforgettable!

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Books to Make You Cry - Books for Kids

Books to Make You Cry – Books for Kids

Get yourself a box of tissues and curl up with one of these books guaranteed to tug your heartstrings. After all, what’s more cleansing than a good cry?

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Action and Adventure - Books for Kids

Action and Adventure – Books for Kids

Daring adventures, thrilling conquests, and amazing heroes. These books will have you at the edge of your seat wanting more!

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Books to Make You Laugh - Books for Kids

Books to Make You Laugh – Books for Kids

Whether it’s a giggle or a guffaw, these books for kids should do the trick! Picture books, chapter books, graphic novels, and a joke book or two.

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School Stories - Books for Early Years

School Stories – Books for Early Years

School is the setting in all of these stories but the emotional content varies from silly, to anxious, to accomplished, and beyond.

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Hunt and Find - Books for Early Years

Hunt and Find – Books for Early Years

If you love Where’s Waldo and I Spy, you’re going to love these search and find titles.

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How to Human - Books for Early Years

How to Human – Books for Early Years

Growing up is hard. These stories will help.

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Go Outside - Books for Early Years

Go Outside – Books for Early Years

Get inspired to explore the outdoors with these fun nature stories. 

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Kids Books - Animal Stories

Animal Stories – Books for Kids

Whether it’s prowling through the forest, soaring in the skies, or curdled up on your bed, these animal characters will steal your heart.

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Books for Kids - Mythology and Folklore

Mythology and FolkloreBooks for Kids

If you love Percy Jackson, try any of these exciting adventures inspired by myths and legends of the world.

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All the Feels - Books for Early Years

All the Feels – Books for Kids

Get ready to shed a few tears with these heartfelt stories that deal with all the emotions.

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