Surrealist Landscapes
Brimming with dreamy and nightmarish moments, these titles are a fillip for our imaginations.
Here to Help: Books about Immigrant and Refugee Experiences
These books for young children explore a variety of immigrant and refugee experiences from different parts of the world.
African American Identity & Everyday Life: Books for Elementary School
Children in grades K-5 can gain confidence and joy in seeing themselves and those around them represented in these books.
Stories That Pop!
Here is a list of beautifully bold illustrated picture books that capitalize on color in a way that makes the stories pop!
Novels in Translation
The following list includes authors representing countries all over the world: Israel, Peru, Namibia, Chile, South Korea, and Japan. Some of these are debut authors and some have an established career but may be new to American audiences.
Trans Teen Romances
In these books, teens navigate the tumultuous experiences of love, high school and transphobia with insight, heart and humor.
Recommended by PittEd Justice Collective
The PittEd Justice Collective and Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh aim to make information and resources available to those seeking to self-educate and engage in productive dialogue around systemic oppression and antiracism.
YA Foodie Fiction
Whether you love to cook or just love to eat—you’ll devour these young adult fiction titles perfect for Foodies everywhere! Try not to read them on an empty stomach.
Black Joy
Check out these books that highlight the joy, comfort, love, creativity and other positive experiences that are integral parts of the full humanity of Black lives.
To Vanessa, With Love
Neurodiversities refer to different ways people experience the world. Check out the following books to immerse yourself in children’s author, Vanessa Brantley-Newton’s kind and vibrant world.