Bilingual Books for Kids for Latinx Heritage Month

Childhood is the perfect time to be exposed to different languages! To celebrate Latinx Heritage Month, here is a list of English-language picture books that incorporate Spanish words and phrases throughout the text.


Banned Books: Adult Titles

Banned Books week is September 22-28, 2024. As CLP celebrates the right to read, check out the list of adult titles below that have been challenged, banned, or censored over … Continued


Teen Books to Celebrate Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month

In honor of Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month we’ve compiled a list of recent Teen titles that feature Hispanic and Latinx characters across a variety of time periods and genres. From thrilling adventure fantasies set in 15th-century Mesoamerica to touching coming-of-age stories taking place in modern day Ohio, these titles highlight both the richness and diversity of experiences within Hispanic and Latinx communities while also offering new and unique character perspectives and voices.



Banned Books: Teen Titles

Banned Books Week is September 22-28, 2024. As CLP celebrates the right to read, check out this list of teen titles that have been challenged. Many of these books highlight the lives and experiences of LGBTQ+ and/or BIPOC characters and authors. Some have been banned in some libraries and schools, others have stayed on the shelves—or been restored to them.


Banned Books: Children’s Books

Banned Books Week is September 22-28, 2024. As CLP celebrates the right to read, check out the list below of children’s titles that have been challenged, many because they highlight … Continued


Butterflies, Beetles and Bugs, Oh My!

Fascinating creatures are all around us. You don’t need to go to the zoo or even the park to learn more about wildlife. Insects, arthropods and all sorts of small creepy crawlies can be found right in your own backyard. Check out this list to grab a guide or savor a story. And remember, you can ask your local librarian for personalized suggestions, buggy or otherwise, any time.  


Genre Guide – Romance Retellings

From Jane Austen to Shakespeare to popular romantic movies, some stories just love to be told.  Romance Retellings take our favorites and reimagine them with a spin, like an updated … Continued


Genre Guide – Culinary Cozies

Mix the scrumptious descriptions of a foodie’s favorite treats with the intrigue of a murder mystery, and you get the perfect pairing that is the culinary cozy. From ice cream … Continued