Sharing Stories, Sharing Cultures
Research shows that children begin to develop an awareness of race at an early age. As they grow, they become familiar with—and participate in—family and cultural traditions. Finding ways to … Continued
National Day of Racial Healing for Kids and Teens
The National Day of Racial Healing is a time to contemplate our shared values and create the blueprint together for #HowWeHeal from the effects of racism. Observed annually on the … Continued
National Day of Racial Healing
The National Day of Racial Healing is a time to contemplate our shared values and create the blueprint together for #HowWeHeal from the effects of racism. Observed annually on the … Continued
Black History Month 2023 Partner Book List
Black History Month is a reminder that Pittsburgh has many rich and complex stories that center around Black residents. CLP has partnered with several local organizations and individuals this year … Continued
Try Something New
The new year is a wonderful time to try something new. These picture books will get kids talking about the possibilities of doing something they have never done before.
Giving Fresh Life to Classic Stories: YA Adaptations and Retellings
Here is a list of recent books written for the teen audience that are adaptations, remixes, and retellings of classic stories. Each takes a unique perspective on the stories to which they pay homage.
Middle Grade Books for Younger Readers
Some middle grade fiction tackles mature topics that younger kids may not be ready for. Books written for younger kids avoid those topics but might be too easy for an advanced reader. Each child is different, and you know your young reader best. With that said, you may find this list of gentler middle grade titles helpful.
Winter Holiday Romances
Are you a connoisseur of cozy holiday fare? Delight in people warming up to each other in the chilly air? Want to transfer your obsession with Hallmark holiday movies and … Continued
Creative Partnerships in Fiction
Here are six titles that have creative partnerships as their main subjects. Immerse yourself in the lives of characters working together to create comics, video games, animated films, book writing and language translation and their struggle with the tedium that leads to the pride of bringing something new to the world.
Books for Kindergarten and First Graders
Check out these good books for kindergarten and first graders.