Book Recommendations and More for Kids

Find stories about everything from shoes and hairstyles to bread recipes and dancing! There's something for every reader on this list of books celebrating Native American Heritage Month, which is held in November each year.

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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NYPL's Teen Reading Ambassadors have created a list of nonfiction book recommendations for kids, selected with a variety of readers in mind: they cover topics ranging from activists and explorers to the history of pizza! Browse to learn more about something you already love or to discover something new.

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Immigrant Heritage Day (held in April) and Immigrant Heritage Month (observed in June) are great times to celebrate the contributions, histories, and experiences of the countless immigrant communities in NYC. The Teen Reading Ambassadors are highlighting books for kids that feature immigrant stories and language diversity. Check out their inspired collection!

Originally compiled by Teen Reading Ambassadors in celebration of Women’s History Month, these graphic novels for kids are written and illustrated by women and feature strong girl leads. The characters in these stories represent diverse identities, backgrounds, ages, and interests.

Discover books for kids that are filled with humor and joy.

What better way to dive into summer than with a great book! The Teen Reading Ambassadors compiled a list of their favorite reads for kids of all ages to kick off the summer.

These titles showcase the wonder of the world around us, and teach us how to give back to our planet.

Explore recommended titles for children about fantasy, imagination, and magic. 

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

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.

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

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Explore books for kids featuring Indigenous authors, illustrators and narratives.

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

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

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. 

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

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

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

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).

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