Kids & Parents

Learn to stand up for yourself, recognize your own bullying behavior, and understand what it means to be kind through these books, recommended for ages 3-8.

Find books that tie in with YDL’s newest exhibit, The Power of Children, in this list. These are stories of children who faced adversity unflinchingly.

Read aloud as a family, even after your kids learn to read! Kids can comprehend at a higher level than they can read, so keep reading aloud to build vocabulary and enjoy an unplugged activity together.

Books that can help you talk about death, loss, and grieving with a child ages 3-8.

This season’s Family Read, Lucky Broken Girl by local author Ruth Behar, is recommended for independent reading by students in grades 4-8. We want everyone to participate, so here are some suggested books for younger readers. My Little Cities: New York …

Learn and create at home with hands-on activities detailed in these books. Fun for the entire family!

Books allow kids to see characters like themselves, or get a glimpse into other people’s lives. Both are important in today’s world!

Great recently published books for kids ages 2-8 by African American authors.

It’s Our Garden: From Seeds to Harvest in a School Garden Ancona, George A portrait of a community garden, showing how citizens work together. Find in catalog A Seed is Sleepy Aston, Dianna Hutts Introduces young readers to the characteristics, g …