Staff Picks for Kids
Discover the best books for kids of all ages–from new readers to tweens–selected by our staff. Find new featured book lists every month, or explore our picks by reading level or genre.
Featured Booklists
Hispanic Heritage Month for Kids
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15), enjoy these recent books for children by Latine authors, selected by librarians at The Seattle Public Library
Back to School! Books for Kids
It's that time of year, again! Here are some recent books for kids celebrating the excitement (and apprehension) surrounding the first day of school!
Picture Books
Here are some suggestions for your Summer Book Bingo NW Teen Book Bingo 2024 category: Picture Books.
Free to Read!
By sharing and reading many different stories, you learn about new things, new people, and new experiences -- which helps make your brain bigger and smarter!
Pride for Kids
The experiences of LGBTQIA+ children and families are captured in this list comprised of picture books, chapter books, and graphic novels.
Kids Fiction for Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month—here are some recent picture books, chapter books and graphic novels for kids that deal with mental health in children's lives. (Created April 2024)
Poetry Month 2024: Recent Books for Kids
This list was created in celebration of National Poetry Month, which takes place every April! (created April 2024)
Women's History Month 2024 For Kids
Here are some recently published books for kids about women who work to eliminate bias and discrimination from our lives and institutions.
African Americans & the Arts - Books for Kids
The national theme for Black History Month 2024 is African Americans & the Arts. (Created Jan. 2024)
Seattle Picks: New Readers - Just Beginning
The child who is just beginning to read is learning to sound out words, is learning to recognize a handful of sight words, and is comfortable with very simple books. (Created Nov. 2023)
Early Childhood
For New Readers
New Readers - Off to a Good Start
A staff selection of books for new readers who are off to a good start.
New Readers - Reading Independently
A staff selection of books for new readers who are reading independently.
Elementary Grades
Books for Kindergarteners & First Graders
A staff selection of books for kindergarteners and first graders.
Genres & Topics
Advanced Reading Level for Younger Readers
A staff selection of advanced reading level books for young readers.
Asian Pacific American Heritage Books for Kids
A staff selection of Asian Pacific American titles for kids.
The Immigrant and Refugee Experience in Childrens Books
A staff selection of titles that explore the immigrant and refugee experience for kids.
Race and Social Justice Books for Kids K-5
A staff selection of race and social justice titles for kids.
Resources for Kids and Families Impacted by Incarceration
A staff selection of resources for kids and familes impacted by incarceration.
Local Interest
Washington Picture Book Authors
A staff selection of picture books by authors from Washington State for kids.
Washington Picture Book Illustrators
A staff selection of picture books by illustrators from Washington State for kids.