Booklists

From a personal immigration story to the latest picture book from Sonia Sotomayor, these works for young people highlight the accomplishments and history of Latine people.

These recent mysteries feature buried truths and hidden secrets just waiting to be shared and exposed. Young patrons can listen at their own risk. . . and beware the body counts!

Here’s a look at manga that feature short chapters, perfect for a quick, fun read—whether to dip in for just a few minutes or to get hooked and binge.

Check out these encyclopedias about useless facts, a compendium of curious contraptions, and a biography on Sally Ride. These ready reference titles will keep every fact nerd occupied and satisfied.

Chuseok is a Korean harvest festival on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar. This year, it falls on October 6. Share these two books with little ones to teach them about Chuseok and celebrate the holiday.

Whether it’s ballet or the tinikling, dancing is fun for humans and animals alike!

From Boffone and Herrera's overview of queer identity in YA literature to Struckmeyer's title on young adult library programming, these books will inspire librarians, both new and experienced, to take a fresh look at their programs and collections.

This roundup of active nonfiction features forays into nature, hands-on science experiments, and SEL guidebooks.

Young chefs and bakers will gobble up these cookbooks that run the gamut from spooky sweets and fake cakes to activism-inspired family recipes!