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Teen Reading Ambassadors: Book Recommendations and More

Discover our Teen Reading Ambassadors’ reviews and recommendations of books for kids on a range of subjects and themes. Plus, download reading-themed posters!

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Books Celebrating Pride

Explore books for kids that celebrate LGBTQ+ identities. These titles emphasize love and acceptance as they explore family relationships, gender, and more.

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Books Celebrating Juneteenth

Explore children’s books that honor the richness and resilience of Black culture, affirm the identities and experiences of Black children, and illuminate the lives of historic African American figures, both before and after Emancipation.

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Nonfiction Recommendations for Kids from the Teen Reading Ambassadors

Explore engaging nonfiction titles for children. These titles are sure to introduce kids to new facts and spark their curiosity!

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Books for Young Readers about Friendship Recommended by the Teen Reading Ambassadors

Discover books for young readers that explore all types of friendships and what it means to be a good friend.

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AAPI Picture Book Recommendations from the Teen Reading Ambassadors

Discover recommended titles for children from AAPI authors and illustrators showcasing multiple identities, experiences, and traditions.

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Celebrate NYPL’s World Literature Festival 2022 with the Teen Reading Ambassadors

Discover recommended titles for children in other languages or titles by authors and illustrators from countries other than the United States.

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Black History Month Book Recommendations

Discover books for children that feature the work of Black authors and illustrators and showcase Black characters, experiences, and history.

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Using Pixton with Teen Reading Ambassadors

View engaging comic strips, created by the Teen Reading Ambassadors, that teach you how to create your own digital comics using your library card.

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Homework Help and Reading Tips

Discover smart and practical suggestions for figuring out math word problems, staying organized, and, of course, reading some great books from the Teen Reading Ambassadors. 

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Multicultural Children's Book Day Recommendations

Explore books for children that showcase characters from diverse cultures and backgrounds as a part of the annual Multicultural Children's Book Day celebration.

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2021 Best Books for Kids

Explore NYPL's 2021 Best Books for Kids list through the eyes of Teen Reading Ambassadors and discover what makes these titles so exceptional!

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Download Reading Posters

Designed by NYPL’s Teen Reading Ambassadors, these posters will help you showcase your love of reading year-round!

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Books About Women’s History, Gender, and Identity

Discover children’s books written and illustrated (primarily) by women that explore vital questions and highlight important issues about gender, identity, and justice.

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Books in World Languages

Enjoy children’s books from writers all around the world! Languages featured include Español (Spanish), العَرَبِية (Arabic), Polski (Polish), Français (French), বাংলা (Bengali), and 中文 (Chinese).

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Books Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage

Learn about and read recommended children’s books that showcase the many experiences and achievements of Asian American and Pacific Islander people.

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Kids’ Books about Feelings

Read these recommended books that help kids identify and work through big feelings and emotions.

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Teen Reading Ambassadors at The New York Public Library

The New York Public Library’s Teen Reading Ambassadors program offers internships to teens to help develop job readiness and leadership skills. Participating teens will have the opportunity to act as leaders and role models to younger kids, ambassadors for the Library's mission to inspire a lifelong love of reading and learning, and writers and editors of their very own magazine.

Discover the work of NYPL’s Teen Reading Ambassadors and find out how you can get involved!

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