Readers’ Advisory – Children

Reader's Advisory Resources

Books for readers with dyslexia

These titles, featuring easier-to-read fonts and characters with dyslexia, are great for readers with dyslexia/who have reading difficulties

Books for Kids Reading Above Reading Level

These books appeal to younger readers, but are on a higher reading level.

Early Literacy Resources

These books for parents and teachers provide ideas for teaching and growing early literacy

Decodables and Phonics

Decodable books are simple beginning readers that utilize the letters, sounds, and phonics new readers are learning.

Books for readers with dyslexia

These titles, featuring easier-to-read fonts and characters with dyslexia, are great for readers with dyslexia/who have reading difficulties

Books for Kids Reading Above Reading Level

These books appeal to younger readers, but are on a higher reading level.

Early Literacy Resources

These books for parents and teachers provide ideas for teaching and growing early literacy

Decodables and Phonics

Decodable books are simple beginning readers that utilize the letters, sounds, and phonics new readers are learning.

If You Liked...

If You Liked KPop Demon Hunters...

Whether you're sweet like 'Soda Pop' or ready for a 'Takedown', these reads don't miss!

Smile

these realistic books feature middle school girls facing relatable issues and drama.

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

perfect for middle grade audiences, all of these short story anthologies will send a chill up your spine.

Wicked (for kids)

Wizard of Oz and Wicked books for the youngest fans of the musical

If You Liked KPop Demon Hunters...

Whether you're sweet like 'Soda Pop' or ready for a 'Takedown', these reads don't miss!

Smile

these realistic books feature middle school girls facing relatable issues and drama.

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

perfect for middle grade audiences, all of these short story anthologies will send a chill up your spine.

Wicked (for kids)

Wizard of Oz and Wicked books for the youngest fans of the musical

Monthly Favorites

Children's Middle Grade Books - September 2025

New books recommended for children 8 to 12.

New Picture Books - September 2025

The best picture books for September 2025.

August 2025 - New Books for Children

New releases for children in August 2025, including picture books and middle grade.

Books for Kids - July 2025

Children's Middle Grade Books - September 2025

New books recommended for children 8 to 12.

New Picture Books - September 2025

The best picture books for September 2025.

August 2025 - New Books for Children

New releases for children in August 2025, including picture books and middle grade.

Books for Kids - July 2025

Let's Start Reading

Building Background Knowledge

It's a great idea to read books that reflect your child’s experiences.

Dynamic Read Alouds

Making reading time fun is a great motivator for kids to read fluently on their own!

Interactive Books

Interactive books are great for building interest in reading, words, and letters, even for the smallest readers!

Picture books to help build comprehension skills

Comprehension is an important literacy skill.

Building Background Knowledge

It's a great idea to read books that reflect your child’s experiences.

Dynamic Read Alouds

Making reading time fun is a great motivator for kids to read fluently on their own!

Interactive Books

Interactive books are great for building interest in reading, words, and letters, even for the smallest readers!

Picture books to help build comprehension skills

Comprehension is an important literacy skill.

History & Holidays

250th Anniversary of the American Revolution

Kids books about the American Revolution

Year of the Snake

January 29 is Lunar New Year and begins the year of the snake

Women's History for Kids

250th Anniversary of the American Revolution

Kids books about the American Revolution

250th Anniversary of the American Revolution

Kids books about the American Revolution

Year of the Snake

January 29 is Lunar New Year and begins the year of the snake

Women's History for Kids

250th Anniversary of the American Revolution

Kids books about the American Revolution

Tough Topics

Anxiety in childhood

Addiction and Alcoholism

Kids books that explain addiction and help them understand if a family member is struggling.

Body Positive Picture Books

Kids can learn to love their body for all it can do regardless of how it looks! Every body is beautiful.

Talking to Kids about Tragedy

These books will help teach kids how to cope with scary news events, explain what is happening in age appropriate ways.

Anxiety in childhood

Addiction and Alcoholism

Kids books that explain addiction and help them understand if a family member is struggling.

Body Positive Picture Books

Kids can learn to love their body for all it can do regardless of how it looks! Every body is beautiful.

Talking to Kids about Tragedy

These books will help teach kids how to cope with scary news events, explain what is happening in age appropriate ways.

Diversity

Hispanic and Latine Books for Kids and YA

Middle Eastern and Arab Kids and YA

Indigenous Kid and YA Books

Children's and YA books about Native people and their cultures.

Asian and Pacific Islander Kids and YA Books

Childrens and YA books featuring AAPI characters.

Hispanic and Latine Books for Kids and YA

Middle Eastern and Arab Kids and YA

Indigenous Kid and YA Books

Children's and YA books about Native people and their cultures.

Asian and Pacific Islander Kids and YA Books

Childrens and YA books featuring AAPI characters.

Staff Picks

Anxiety in childhood

Unconventional Friends

From imaginary to a squash to a hot dog to different animals, these books showcase quirky children and their quirky friends

New Picture Books - September 2025

The best picture books for September 2025.

Having fun isn't hard when you've got a library card!

Check out these picture books about libraries

Anxiety in childhood

Unconventional Friends

From imaginary to a squash to a hot dog to different animals, these books showcase quirky children and their quirky friends

New Picture Books - September 2025

The best picture books for September 2025.

Having fun isn't hard when you've got a library card!

Check out these picture books about libraries

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