Discover the best books for kids of all ages–from new readers to tweens–selected by our staff. Find new featured book lists every month, or explore our picks by reading level or genre.
By sharing and reading many different stories, you learn about new things, new people, and new experiences -- which helps make your brain bigger and smarter!
The experiences of LGBTQIA+ children and families are captured in this list comprised of picture books, chapter books, and graphic novels.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month—here are some recent picture books, chapter books and graphic novels for kids that deal with mental health in children's lives. (Created April 2024)
This list was created in celebration of National Poetry Month, which takes place every April! (created April 2024)
Here are some recently published books for kids about women who work to eliminate bias and discrimination from our lives and institutions.
The national theme for Black History Month 2024 is African Americans & the Arts. (Created Jan. 2024)
The child who is just beginning to read is learning to sound out words, is learning to recognize a handful of sight words, and is comfortable with very simple books. (Created Nov. 2023)
SPL staff members' favorite kids books of 2023. (Created Nov. 2023)
SPL staff members' favorite picture books of 2023. (Created Nov. 2023)
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month 2023 with books for kids (Updated Nov. 2023)
A staff selection of books for new readers who are off to a good start.
A staff selection of books for new readers who are reading independently.
A staff selection of books for kindergarteners and first graders.
A staff selection of advanced reading level books for young readers.
A staff selection of Asian Pacific American titles for kids.
A staff selection of titles that explore the immigrant and refugee experience for kids.
A staff selection of race and social justice titles for kids.
A staff selection of resources for kids and familes impacted by incarceration.
A staff selection of picture books by authors from Washington State for kids.
A staff selection of picture books by illustrators from Washington State for kids.