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Can Bears Ski? children's book cover

Disability and Accessibility for Birth-PreK

An introduction to disability, these books showcase the diverse worlds of disabled children and adults to help foster a community of inclusion and accessibility. When able, I focused on titles that were created by authors and illustrators who identify as disabled. I also noted which titles are set in dyslexic-friendly fonts or have other formats, like eBooks or audiobooks.

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book cover for "Sometimes My Mommy Gets Angry"

What Is Mental Health?

In collaboration with the Douglas Center and MCC, here are titles to help start the conversation on and provide an introduction to mental health.

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Anxiety

These books provide an introduction to anxiety. Produced in collaboration with the Douglas Center and MCC.

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Cool Summer Reads 2025

Great fiction, graphic novels, and nonfiction for kids in grades 3-5.

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Perspectives of Hispanic Heritage on Screen

This list represents only a small selection of the vast diversity of themes, perspective, and genres of Latine filmmaking and television. It's a great place to get you started.

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Shut Up, This is Serious by Caolina Ixta blue book cover

Celebrating Stories of Latin-American Teens

Read these recently published, heartfelt, and engaging young adult novels that put Latin-American heritage into the spotlight all year.

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The Reason I Jump by Naoki Higashida book cover

Autism Acceptance Month

Here are a few books that I hope will serve as both windows and mirrors for all who read them, just as they have for me.

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Women in the Director's Chair 2.0

Here is a short list of movies directed by women and featuring awesome women.

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2024 Staff Picks: Movies

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share some favorite titles.

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2024 Staff Picks: Television

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share some favorite titles.

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The Rediscovery of America: Native Peoples and the Unmaking of U.S. History by Ned Blackhawk book cover

Delve into Native and Indigenous Communities, Cultures, and Histories

Broaden your knowledge about various tribes and the unique challenges Native and Indigenous communities face with these nonfiction titles.

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Disney's movie cover 'Wish'

Perspectives of Hispanic Heritage on Screen for Family Viewing

Enjoy this list of movies and TV series. Age recommendations provided by commonsensemedia.org.

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I Hope This Finds You Well by Natalie Sue book cover

2024 Staff Picks: Literary Fiction

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

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The Truth According to Ember by Danica Nava book cover

2024 Staff Picks: Romance

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

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All My Bicycles by Power Paola book cover

2024 Staff Picks: Adult Graphic Novels

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

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'briefly perfectly human' by Alua Arthur book cover

2024 Staff Picks: Nonfiction

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

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2024 Staff Picks: Music

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

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Documentaries Honoring Native American and Indigenous Voices

Enjoy this selection of documentaries.

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Shi-shi-etko by Nicola I. Campbell book cover

Honoring Native and Indigenous Voices: Books for Younger Kids

Books by and about Native and Indigenous people and communities for kids ages 0-8.

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Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger book cover

Indigenous Teen Reads

From "heart-achy" romance to trippy dystopian, this list celebrates Native voices all year long.

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The Notebook Keeper by Stephen Briseño book cover

Hispanic-Centered Books for Kids: Grades K-2

These books feature Hispanic characters, settings, and stories, with a focus on Hispanic authors and illustrators.


 

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Out There Screaming by Jordan Peele book cover

Spooky Reads

Horror visionary Jordan Peele puts together a brilliant collection of horror stories featuring powerhouse African American authors. There will not be a moment where you aren’t on the edge of your seat, and chances are you will be thinking about many of the realities featured in each story long after you’ve turned the last page.

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To Shape A Dragon's Breath by Moniquill Blackgoose book cover

Native American and Indigenous Voices in Fiction

Celebrate the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, histories, and life experiences of Native and Indigenous people in these adult fiction books.

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The Good Game by Arihhonni David book cover

Indigenous and Native American Books: Babies-PreK

These are some of our favorite books to share with babies through preschoolers featuring Indigenous and Native American people and stories. We focused on books with Indigenous authors and illustrators.

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"What's in a bead?" book cover

Indigenous and Native American Books: Grades K-2

These are some of our favorite books to share with kids in grades K-2 featuring Indigenous and Native American people. We focused on books with Indigenous authors and illustrators.

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Cover of the new Wicked movie

Perspectives on Disability in Film and TV

Some disabilities are visible, others less apparent—but all are underrepresented in media and popular culture. We have created a list of movies, TV shows, documentaries, and short films showing what it is like to live with various disabilities.

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I Am Not A Label book cover

Disability and Accessibility for Grades 3-5

These books feature real and fictional characters with disabilities to showcase how inclusion and diversity improve our community as well as remind disabled readers that they're not alone. When able, I focused on titles that were created by authors and illustrators who identify as disabled. I also noted which titles are set in dyslexic-friendly fonts or have other formats, like eBooks or audiobooks.

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Sam's Super Seats book cover

Disability and Accessibility for Grades K-2

These books feature real and fictional characters with disabilities in order to showcase how inclusion and diversity improve our community as well as remind disabled readers that they're not alone. When able, I focused on titles that were created by authors and illustrators who identify as disabled. I also noted which titles are set in dyslexic-friendly fonts or have other formats, like eBooks or audiobooks.

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Honoring Native and Indigenous Voices: Books for Older Kids

Books by and about Native and Indigenous people and communities for kids ages 8 and up.

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Spotlight on Women in Film: Directors You Should Know

We think you will enjoy these movies, compiled by Sharon, Rummanah, and Chris.

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Yellow picture reading 'Dear America, Notes of an Undocumented Citizen by Jose Antonio Vargas'

Filipino American Heritage Month

Our staff suggests books and films written by Filipino authors or featuring Filipino characters.

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Honoring Native American and Indigenous Voices: Feature Movies and TV Series

Enjoy this selection of movies and TV series.

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Looking For Smoke by K.A. Cobell book cover

Native Voices to the Front

Young adult readers of Indigenous literature, rejoice! Whether you're a fan of thrillers, romance, horror, or realistic fiction, these recently published books will see you through.

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The American Indian Movement by Heather Bruegl book cover

Indigenous and Native American Books: Grades 3-5

These are some of our favorite books to share with kids in grades 3-5 that feature Indigenous and Native American people, stories, and information. We focused on Indigenous authors and illustrators.

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Across So Many Seas by Ruth Behar book cover

Stunning New Young Adult Books by Jewish-American Authors

Enjoy these recent novels that range from romance and historical fiction to coming-of-age---even werewolves!

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NeuroTribes by Steve Silberman book cover

Autism Acceptance

Selected in honor of Autism Acceptance Month, these books were written by autistic adults, autistic parents of children on the autism spectrum, and neurotypical parents of autistic children who are also advocates for the neurodiversity movement. Andrew selected the adult titles, Grace the teen titles, and Holly the children's titles.

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