Frida Kahlo Booklist for Kids!
Learn about this celebrated painter and cultural icon in lush children’s books!
Book Lists: Kids
The War that Saved My Life Read Alikes
If you liked “The War That Saved My Life,” try these next!
Great Books by Legacy Winner Grace Lin
Grace Lin is this 2022 winner of the Children’s Literature Legacy Award. Check out some great books by her! “The purpose of the Children’s Literature Legacy Award is to recognize an author or illustrator whose books, published in the United States, have over a period of years made a substantial and lasting contribution to literature for children through books that demonstrate integrity and respect for all children’s lives and experiences.” Suggested ages are from the publisher’s website or library catalog.
Great New Children’s Books for Younger Readers
Check out or place holds on these terrific new books! Suggested ages and title descriptions are from the publisher or each item’s library catalog record.
Great New Children’s Books for Older Readers
Check out or place holds on these amazing titles! Suggested ages are from the publisher or each item’s library catalog record.
Midwest Adventure Booklist – fiction & nonfiction books for some Midwestern states!
Traveling? Get your kids ready with fiction and a nonfiction book about each state! (Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Indiana, Ohio!)
Crocodile Fun!
Crocodiles galore! Use this list to prepare for seeing Lyle The Crocodile at NU’s Imagine U Theater! Learn more about the.science of crocodiles. Or just enjoy the silly stories.
Great Muslim Fiction and Nonfiction for kids!
Read books by talented kids’ authors who are Muslim. A great list for Eid al-Adha or year round! Find fiction and nonfiction, books for preschoolers through Upper Elementary and Middle School on this list.
Best Nature Board Books (Baby Blueberry!) 2021 -2022
REMINDER: Board Books are not reservable at the Evanston Public Library. This list is for use by parents, caregivers, infant & toddler teachers and aides to help their kids learn about the natural world, either in our board book shelves at the library or at a local bookstore. ALL THESE BOOKS are from 2021 or 2022.