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
2025 Coretta Scott King Award Winners
The Coretta Scott King Book Awards are given annually to outstanding African American authors and illustrators of books for children and young adults that demonstrate an appreciation of African American culture and universal human values.
Libros Ilustrados en Español Para Niños
La Biblioteca Pública de Seattle recomienda estos títulos como nuestros favoritos libros ilustrados en español publicados en 2024. ¡Esperamos que haya algo que le guste a usted y a sus pequeños lectores!
Seattle Staff Faves 2024: Kids Picture Books
Every year we ask our staff across the library system for their favorite books published in a given year. Enjoy this list of some of our favorite picture books for kids.
Book List Part I (Grade K-3) for the Native Youth Reading Challenge 2024!
Native Youth Reading Challenge for our youth, families, and relatives in Pacific Northwest!
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)
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.