Book Lists

Cheer for underdogs in these middle-grade sports stories exploring resilience, teamwork and overcoming challenges on and off the field.

Explore middle-grade stories about friendship, growing up and navigating the complexities of school, family, and emotions with your closest companions.

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching! Do you have the perfect gift? How will you ask? It can be hard to come up with a great gift idea, and it can be scary askin…

Foster that universal love of music with books about singing, instruments and sound-making for readers of all ages and experience levels.

PPS kids and teens in grades 5 through 12 can participate in this team trivia contest based on books. Battles are broken up by grade level: 5th Grade Battle, 6-…

Discover stories that explore love across languages and cultures, helping readers build empathy and connection through shared experiences.

This year Black History Month focuses on the various and profound ways that work of all kinds intersect with the collective experiences of Black people. Work is…

This year Black History Month focuses on the various and profound ways that work of all kinds intersect with the collective experiences of Black people. Work is…

Growing up is hard! But it’s easier if we don’t feel alone. These relatable, slice-of-life graphic novels are all about the ups and downs of coming of age. …

Childhood is the perfect time to be exposed to different languages! To celebrate Latinx Heritage Month, here is a list of English-language picture books that in…

Banned Books Week is October 5-11, 2025. As CLP celebrates the right to read, check out the list below of children’s titles that have been challenged, many beca…

Join us as we honor the Black experience through book displays, resources, library programs and community events happening this February and throughout the year…