The Midnight Brigade
“The Midnight Brigade” is a whimsical middle-grade novel touching on themes like trust, friendship, and honesty.
President & Director Andrew Medlar’s Summer Picks
Summer Reading holds a special place in my heart, because from the year I was born I was always the first kid signed up for it at my neighborhood library. As an adult, that same holds true. Here are five books I loved the most this summer.
Black, Indigenous and People of Color in Books for Teens
These titles place characters of color front and center and work to dismantle stereotypes.
African American Identity & Everyday Life: Books for High School
The following stories present African American teens as leading characters.
BRAVE
We need bravery to try new things. For many children, starting school brings a roller coaster of emotions. Here are some of our favorites that can inspire children to approach the school year with bravery.
Disability Pride Month
July is Disability Pride Month. Check out these titles for a mix of memoirs, first-person stories and essays about the modern disability experience, and fiction with disability representation.
Cozy Teen Manga
Manga isn’t just blood-pumping action and thrilling adventure – check out these cozy, pastoral teen manga titles to relax and unwind!
PPS Best Books 2022
Did you know that reading as little as five books over the summer months helps kids and teens retain the skills they learned during the school year? Luckily, it’s been a banner year for youth literature! Pittsburgh Public Schools released its top reads of 2022 for students entering kindergarten through Grade 12. Check out some favorite K-5 titles here.
Dreamy, Disorienting Reads to Get Lost In
Check out these books if you’re in the mood to get lost in surreal, dreamy places infused with elements of myth, fairy tales and folklore.
Refreshing Reads
As the weather heats up, try cooling down with one of these refreshing summer reads all about water, the beach or swimming.