Author Archives: Mary Claire O'Donnell

Most Popular Children’s Books of 2024

These were the most checked out books in the Children’s Room this year! Have you read them?

And take a look at the most popular books in each section. Do you like these books too? Have you read the other books in the series? If there are any books you love that you don’t see on the list, be sure to start recommending them to friends – maybe they’ll be on next year’s list!

Board Books

Picture Books

Readers

Biographies

Fiction

Graphic Novels

Nonfiction

National Native American Heritage Month Books for Kids – Indigenous Voices

Celebrate National Native American Heritage Month lifting up Indigenous authors, illustrators, and characters through great books from the Children’s Room that honor the rich cultural history and modern realities of Indigenous people. These are wonderful books to read this month and all year!

Click on a book cover for more information or to see it in our catalog. See a librarian for more suggestions.

Board Books

Picture Books

Shorter Chapter Books

Longer Chapter Books

Native American Heritage Month Books for Kids

November is National Native American Heritage Month. Celebrate this month with great books from the Children’s Room with books that honor the traditions, languages and stories of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and affiliated Island communities to ensure their rich histories and contributions continue to thrive. These are wonderful books to read this month and all year!

Click on a book cover for more information or to see it in our catalog. See a librarian for more suggestions.

Leaders

History

Folklore/Traditions

Voting Books for Kids

The biggest elections in America happen in November. Learn about the history of voting rights, the government (local and national), and famous firsts in American election history with some great books from the Children’s Department. Whether or not you can vote yet, it’s important to learn about this vital democratic process.

Click on a book cover for more information or to see it in our catalog. See a librarian for more suggestions.

Famous Firsts

Our Government

The Right to Vote

Picture Books

Chapter Books

Spooky Stories for Kids

October is the spookiest month of the year, according to some. Whether you want to read ghost stories or learn about witches in history, the Children’s Department has books for you. And not all the ghost stories are scary!

Click on a book cover for more information or to see it in our catalog. See a librarian for more suggestions.

Picture Books

Chapter Books

Graphic Novels

Nonfiction

Hispanic Heritage Month Books for Kids – Pioneers of Change

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and its 2024 theme, “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together,” with great books from the Children’s Room that recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx American champions who have inspired others to achieve success. From entertainment and sports to business and science, Latinas and Latinos enrich our society and pave the way for future generations. These are wonderful books to read this month and all year!

Click on a book cover for more information or to see it in our catalog. See a librarian for more suggestions.

Anthologies

History

Biographies

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