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April is Autism Acceptance Month. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Differences,” which encourages everyone to see that each person is unique and their differences are a normal part of life (Transitionabilities). Celebrate this month by showing support and inclusion for those diagnosed with autism, as well as enjoying some wonderful books from the Children’s Room with autistic characters, about famous autistic people, and about Autism Spectrum Disorder. These are wonderful books to read this month and all year!

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Picture Books

Shorter Chapter Books

Longer Chapter Books

Nonfiction

Celebrate Women’s History Month and the 2026 theme, “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Suture,” with great books from the Children’s Room celebrating the diverse contributions of women who are leading sustainability efforts across environmental, economic, educational, and social justice movements (NWHA). Through their efforts, women empower individuals and institutions on how to take action in their own spheres of influence. These are wonderful books to read this month and all year! 

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Leaders

Movements

Inspiring the Next Generation

Anthologies

The 2026 Winter Olympics, officially the XXV Winter Olympic Games, take place in Italy this winter! Opening ceremonies take place on February 6 and the games last until February 22, featuring 16 sports. The Paralympic Games will take place March 6-15 with 6 sports. Will Team USA top the medal count again? Who will set new world records? Learn more about the different sports, famous athletes, and the Olympic Games themselves with excellent books from the Children’s Room.

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Read about the Host Country

Background on the Games/Sports

 

Picture Books Featuring Olympic Sports

Chapter Books Featuring Olympic Sports

February is Black History Month. 2026 marks a century of national commemorations of Black history. Celebrate this month with great books from the Children’s Room focusing not only on Black history’s value in its contribution to mainstream historical narratives, but also in its resonance in the lives of Black people (ASALH). These are wonderful books to read this month and all year!

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Anthologies

History

Celebrations

Picture Books

Chapter Books

Biographies

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

Holiday Books

Readers

Biographies

MCBA

Fiction

Graphic Novels

Nonfiction

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

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Folklore

Culture

We Are Still Here!

Leaders

History