Author Archives: Mary Claire O'Donnell

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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Picture Books

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 – Leadership and Resilience

Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawai’ian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and the 2025 theme, “A Legacy of Leadership & Resilience,” with great books from the Children’s Room honoring the hard work of AANHPI leaders who have established and are building a foundation for future generations to thrive and adapt to change and adversity (FAPAC). Their efforts have resulted in lasting change with immense positive impacts on the world. These are wonderful books to read this month and all year!

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Historical Fiction

Folklore/Traditions

Leaders in Sports

Leaders in the Arts

Leaders in Social Change

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

Picture Books

Graphic Novels

Chapter Books

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

National Library Week Books for Kids

National Library Week is celebrated every April. Celebrate with great books from the Children’s Room that honor our nation’s libraries and library workers. This year’s theme, “Drawn to the Library” celebrates the millions of people across the country who visit their libraries every week. What’s the draw? Everything. Whatever draws you in, the library has something for everyone. These are wonderful books to read this month and all year!

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Libraries in History

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