Books We Love
We work with lots of amazing books and love to take the opportunity to highlight our favorites. Each month, our literacy team selects a few of our favorite books to share with our community. We will be sharing amazing books for a wide age range. We will also use this space to highlight the voices and stories of those from historically marginalized groups. You can donate any of these titles - and previous Books We Love - using our Book Wish List.
October
My Papi Has a Motorcycle
by Isabel Quintero (Author), Zeke Pena (Illustrator), Kokila (Publisher)
When Daisy Ramona zooms around her neighborhood with her papi on his motorcycle, she sees the people and places she's always known. She also sees a community that is rapidly changing around her.
But as the sun sets purple-blue-gold behind Daisy Ramona and her papi, she knows that the love she feels will always be there.
With vivid illustrations and text bursting with heart, My Papi Has a Motorcycle is a young girl's love letter to her hardworking dad and to memories of home that we hold close in the midst of change.
The Family Book
by Todd Parr (Author/Illustrator), LB Kids (Publisher)
With his colorful illustrations, playful humor, and inclusive storytelling, beloved author Todd Parr has long been a favorite among young readers and caregivers. His books promote an essential message of love and acceptance that is inspiring, empowering, and accessible.
Some families are big. Some families are small.
Some families live near each other. Some families live far from each other.
Whether you have a big family or a small family, two moms or two dads, a clean family or a messy one, Todd shows readers that every family is special in its own unique way. With its bold, bright colors and silly scenes, The Family Book / El libro de la familia encourages readers to celebrate and be proud of their own families.
Mexikid Dreams
by Pedro Martin (Author/Illustrator), Dial Books (Publisher)
In this extraordinary graphic memoir companion to Newbery Honor winner Mexikid, hilarious family hijinks, immigration patrols, and musical daydreams shape a year of growth and change for a Mexican American boy and his family.
As I Dream of You
by Jennifer Lee and LeUyen Pham (Author/Illustrator), First Second (Publisher)
Franny and Sam are each other’s entire world. So what do you do when your world ends? Frozen’s Jennifer Lee and Lunar New Year Love Story’s LeUyen Pham deliver a tour de force young adult romance with a supernatural twist.