Book Recommendations for Kids

Spotlight on Diverse Books

We are going to be using this space to highlight diverse books!

January 13, 2021

A Wish in the Dark by Christina Soontornvat

Follows a boy on the run and a girl determined to find him in a Thai-inspired fantasy world where all the light comes from one man: the Governor, who saved the city of Chattana after the Great Fire. A dazzling, fast-paced adventure that explores the difference between law and justice, and asks whether one person can shine a light in the dark.

January 11, 2021

Home at Last by Vera B. Williams, illustrated by Chris Raschka

A sweet story about a recently adopted boy who can't fall asleep in his new bed, and how his Daddy Albert and Daddy Rich help him to feel at home.

Previous Spotlight on Diverse Books Selections

Click here to access the list of all our selections.

Diverse Booklists

As we put together lists of diverse books, we will add them to this section.

Indigenous Peoples Booklist

Guided Reading Level List

If you child is given a reading level from the Fountas and Pinnell system (typically a level ranging from A to Z), check the list below to see what titles we have corresponding to each level.

Additional Recommendations

Reading Olympics

At the library, we have print copies of the lists available that also include what section you can find the titles in at our library. Click here to view the Reading Olympics lists for Montgomery County online.

Award Winners

The Association for Library Services to Children (ALSC) bestows honors and awards on numerous books for children and young adults each year. Click here to see the winners.

Notable Books and More

Each year, the Association for Library Services to Children (ALSC) also provides a list of the Notable Children's Books, Recordings, and Digital Media. Click here to see these lists.