NYPL Recommendations

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A Feast for Fans: Manga of Epic Proportions

These behemoths of twenty-five volumes or more are perfect for veteran readers who can handle long, multi-volume story arcs, and slow but steady character growth.

Manga for Days: Manga 25 Volumes or Fewer for Adults

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.

Top Five Beverly Cleary Books

“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 and War: World War II Graphic Novels

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.

Heroines in Fairytales, Folklore, Fables and Legends for Young Readers

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

Manga for Days: Manga 25 Volumes or Fewer for Teens

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

Afrofuturism Fiction Suggestions for Kids, Teens & Adults

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

Pearl Harbor & Japanese American Internment: Books for Children & Teens

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.

Children's Winter Poetry

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.

Major Feelings: An Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Reading List

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

Blast from the Past: Historical Fiction Manga

Travel to the past with these fantastic historical fiction manga!

A Veterans Day Booklist for Children & Teens

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

Women in Science: Pioneers of the Natural World

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!

A Beginner's Guide to Classic Manga

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

Calling All French Literature Connoisseurs! Albertine Prize 2020

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

Award-Winning Manga 3: Shonen Category

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!

Spooky, Bone-Chilling Tales for Middle Graders & Young Adults

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

Lista de lectura de las elecciones de 2020

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Keeping Clean: Kids Books to Talk About Germs, Hygiene and Disease

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.

Books to Get Kids Excited About Voting & Elections

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

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