Author Archives: Mary Claire O'Donnell

Juneteenth Books for Kids

Juneteenth (June 19) celebrates and commemorates the final emancipation of enslaved African Americans on June 19, 1865 in Texas. This holiday is a celebration of freedom and the joyful recognition of the perseverance and spirit of Black people in this nation. Celebrate and learn more with these books from the Children’s Room!

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The Holiday

The History

Background Information

Poetry and Songs

Pride Month Books for Kids – Commemorate & Educate

June is LGBTQIA Pride Month. Celebrate this month with great books from the Children’s Department that commemorate and educate about the rich diversity, culture, and intersectionality of the LGBTQ+ community and all the figures in it. These are wonderful books to read this month and all year!

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Biographies

Nonfiction

Pride Month Books for Kids – Empower & Celebrate

June is LGBTQIA Pride Month. Celebrate this month with great books from the Children’s Department that empower and celebrate the rich diversity, culture, and intersectionality of the LGBTQ+ community. These are wonderful books to read this month and all year!

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Board Books

Picture Books

Graphic Novels

Chapter Books

AANHPI Heritage Month Books for Kids

May is Asian American, Native Hawai’ian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Celebrate this month with great books from the Children’s Department about the history, traditions, and diversity that make up the rich cultural tapestry of the AANHPI community and its influential figures. These are wonderful books to read this month and all year!

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Celebrations

Folklore/Traditions

Food

Historical Depictions

Family Ties

 

Mental Health Awareness Month Books for Kids

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Celebrate this month with great books from the Children’s Room that champion the importance of destigmatizing mental health. These books highlight ways to normalize the practice of taking moments to recognize and prioritize mental health care without guilt or shame. These are wonderful books to read this month and all year!

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Picture Books

Chapter Books

Graphic Novels

Nonfiction

Biographies

Autism Acceptance Month Books for Kids

April is Autism Acceptance Month. Celebrate this month by showing support, inclusion, and acceptance 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

Chapter Books

Nonfiction

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