Age Level

Public library staff can identify children with developmental delays and inform families of available resources.

As many young children and caregivers take their first steps back into the outside world, library play can help young children remember how to engage with peers, while surrounded with materials that foster learning.

From biographies of Olympians to fictional mysteries and romance, get young readers excited for the Tokyo Games competition and drama with these titles.

Summer is the perfect time for series and serial podcasts across genres to keep kids entertained and engaged.

Why wouldn't you want a funny story? These are guaranteed to provoke giggles and snorts. 

SLJ is publishing lists all summer long—from family stories to mysteries to teen reads. Here's some of our favorite picture book biographies, from inventors and engineers to scientists and artists. The individuals profiled in these captivating read-alouds will inspire young readers (and their grown-ups).

The pandemic habit that we hope will last—reading together! We pulled together some favorites that allow for exploration, discussion, or just lap time.

Aimed at infants and toddlers through elementary school students, these titles introduce topics such as intersectionality and privilege, with explanations that are age-appropriate and honest.

Animal pals and a touch of magic infuse these books for kids who are drawn to the adaptation of Kate DiCamillo's Newbery winner about a girl and a squirrel who turns out to have superpowers.