As Banned Books Week comes to a close, check out these Banned Book Recs Zine put together by staff and patrons alike! Click the cover below to open up the PDF.
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander with these representative titles. Whether you want to read more books that reflect your own identity, experience, and perspective, or if you want to immerse yourself in something new we have something for everyone with picture books to adult fiction and memoirs.
The Yellow Ao Dai by Hanh Bui
Naliah is excited to perform a traditional Vietnamese Fan Dance at her school’s International Day. When she finds that her special áo dài no longer fits right, she goes to her mom’s closet to find another, a pretty yellow one―only to accidentally…
Learn about the many influential, intelligent, and talented women from our past to our present. We can learn a lot from them!
Maya Angelou Finds Her Voice by Connie Roop
Maya Angelou loved words when she was younger. She would practice and take in as many words as she possibly could. However, one day, she believes that her words may have hurt someone. She struggles to speak. Later, she finds her voice again.
Eleanor Roosevelt by Kem Knapp Sawyer
“One of the most well-known inspiring women in the 20th century was Eleanor Roosevelt. She was a First Lady…
For this year's World Baking Day, try some Asian desserts!
Mayumu : Filipino American desserts remixed by Abi Balingit
A sweet baking book of fantastically imaginative remixed Filipino American dessert recipes, plus essays on the Filipino American experience by baker-fundraiser Abi Balingit.
Middle Eastern Sweets by Salma Hage
The latest culinary treat from Salma Hage, one of the Middle East's most-loved home cooks - an authentic, indulgent collection of dessert recipes for all tastes and occasions.
Mochi, Cakes, and Bakes by Catherine Zhang
For lovers of Asian desserts, baking prodigy Catherine Zhang invites beginners and more advanced…
Harry Potter has taken the shape of so many things over the years: the first big series you finish when you start your reading journey, a classic from your childhood you can’t forget, a movie series people love just as much as the books, and more. If you’re looking to read something else that might give you the same feelings as an HP book, whether it’s dealing with boarding school/ coven magic, the discovery of powers, or just having some crazy cool wizard and witch-like presence that must defeat the BIG BAD, these books are for you. This rec list…
Hello to all poetry fans and swifties that are awaiting Taylor’s new album drop, "The Tortured Poets Department" (April 19th). We just have one "question" for you… Are you "ready for it?"
We’ll be your "anti-hero" with some poetic "masterminds,’" from past and present, book recommendations to help the "treacherous" time pass more swiftly.
Dickinson: Selected Poems and Commentaries by Emily Dickinson
A sixth cousin, three times removed, of Taylor Swift and an exquisite poet of the 19th century. Here is a book of some of Emily Dickinson’s works, along with commentaries from Vendler. Dickinson writes about…
The snow is falling and people are getting ready to celebrate the holidays, so check out our selection of Holiday favorites. Pour yourself some hot cocoa, cozy up with your little one, and read a holiday story together.
Li’l Rabbits Kwanzaa by Donna L. Washington
Li'l Rabbit is not having a very good Kwanzaa. Granna Rabbit is sick, and so his family won't celebrate his favorite part of Kwanzaa this year: a big feast called Karamu. Li'l Rabbit knows what to do! He'll find Granna Rabbit a special treat for Karamu so she can celebrate anyway. He…
From November 5th to 11th, is National Animal Shelter Appreciation week. We thought the best way for us to celebrate is with book recommendations featuring: animal shelters, volunteering at animal shelters, searching for pet friends, and finding new friends and a sense of purpose helping those in shelters. Hope you enjoy these great reads!
Volunteering for Animal Welfare by Walt K Moon
From helping homeless pets to assisting injured wildlife, there are many ways to volunteer with animals. Some people help scientists track wild animal populations, while others help zoos teach people about the importance of conservation.…
Did you know that most book covers with a person of color on the cover were made specifically for that book and not a stock image? Try out one of these amazing books with BIPOC representation today!
The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris
Tired of being the only Black employee at Wagner Books, twenty-six-year-old editorial assistant Nella is excited when Harlem-born Hazel starts working next to her. Soon Hazel is elevated to "Office Darling" and Nella starts receiving threatening notes. Nella is determined to find out who is behind them.
Seven Days in June by Tia Williams…
Whether you’re a tween or not, these books appeal to so many emotions and thoughts, you’ll want to share them with a friend! Start a book club, join ours, send a long distance friend one of these and get to reading, because this list is full of good reads that go with conversation … and maybe a coffee or hot cocoa too.
The Accursed Vampire by Madeleine McGrane
As if being a vampire kid wasn’t tough enough, Dragoslava is also cursed by a witch, doomed to carry out her errands for the rest of their life…