Picture books are tools, not just for developing literacy skills, but also emotional skills. Our well-being depends on a set of emotional skills...
Favorites of the Year: June to June
It’s my birthday today! Therefore, I am sharing my favorite picture books published this past year (from June 2021 to now). In fact, these are all...
Picture books to celebrate gender diversity
In the past few years, many outstanding picture books have been published featuring trans, nonbinary, gender nonconforming, and queer people and...
Great Reads for Autism Acceptance Month
April is Autism Acceptance Month! This observance, now increasingly led by autistic self-advocates, seeks to open discussion and celebration around...
Hair Stories
Hair! What a surprisingly powerful part of us. Hair is one way we can celebrate our individuality, our cultures and histories, our identities. Hair...
Fun Reads for ALL kids!
Racial and ethnic diversity in children's literature is an important topic for children, parents, and the people who serve them. There are many...
Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Celebrate or expand your knowledge by checking out some of these books from your local...
Herstory with Picture Book Biographies
March is Women's History Month, four weeks dedicated to celebrating and highlighting the accomplishments of women throughout history. Picture book...
Black History Month
It's February and with it comes Black History Month! It's the perfect time to pick up some books and read about the numerous and amazing...
Library, Cedar Lee District collaborate on holiday Storywalk®
Heights Libraries and the Cedar Lee District are pleased to announce their collaboration on the neighborhood’s first Storywalk®, featuring the...
Social Media and Children
If your teen or tween child were to say to you that they were on TikTok or Kik or Tinder, would you know what they were talking about? Would you as...
What’s New in Children’s
July 25th - August 7th Browse our new books from the comfort of your own home! Follow the link to read a summary and place a hold. Picture Books...
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