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
Fiesta!
by Duncan Tonatiuh (Author/Illustrator), Harry N. Abrams (Publisher)
A celebratory bilingual concept picture book, this book of colors features a street fiesta with green avocados, yellow tortillas, purple dance dresses, and brown charro pants—concluding with a double gatefold finale reveal.
Leo's First Vote
by Christina Soontornvat (Author), Isabel Roxas (Illustrator), Knopf Books for Young Readers (Publisher)
Get out the vote! In this kid-friendly picture book introduction to voting and elections, Leo's father teaches him about the importance of every single vote, and how to use their voices to uplift their community.
The Beautiful Game
by Yamile Saied Mendez (Author), Algonquin Young Readers (Publisher)
A powerful story about family, fútbol, and playing like a girl, perfect for fans of Front Desk, The Academy, and, Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret from the award-winning author of Furia.
Ash's Cabin
by Jen Wang (Author), First Second (Publisher)
From New York Times–bestselling author and illustrator Jen Wang comes a singularly affecting story about self-discovery, self-reliance, and the choice to live when it feels like you have no place in the world.