Kids Blog

Tough Topics with Picture Books: Disabilities

Tough Topics with Picture Books: DisabilitiesBy Angela Martinez, Children's Associate, Broken Arrow Library

Celebrating Families with Books!

Celebrating Families – Books that Embrace Every Kind of FamilyBy Chelsea Appleton, Children's Associate, Hardesty Regional Library

What To Read After Early Readers

What To Read After Early ReadersBooks for First and Second Graders who are Moving from Readers to Chapter BooksBy Melody Palmer, MLIS, Youth Librarian, South Broken Arrow Library

A Bridge for New Readers, Part 2: Fantasy & Adventure Early Chapter Books

A Bridge for New Readers, Part 2Early Chapter Books: Fantasy and AdventureBy Chelsea Appleton, Children's Associate, Hardesty Regional LibraryBook list by Terry Leon, Customer Service Assistant, Hardesty Regional Library

Will You Play With Me? Books About Movement and Health

Will You Play With Me? Books About Movement and Health For KidsBy Kena Hardin, MLIS, Children’s Library Associate, Central Library

DINOvember! Dinosaur Books & Why They Are Awesome!

DINOvember!Dinosaur Books & Why They Are Awesome!By Angela Martinez, Children's Associate, Broken Arrow Library

Spooky…But Not TOO Spooky! Reads – Picture Books

Spooky…But Not TOO Spooky! ReadsJust-Right Scary Picture BooksBy Chelsea Appleton, Children's Associate, Hardesty Regional Library

A Bridge for New Readers: Early Chapter Books

A Bridge for New Readers:Early Chapter Books - Realistic FictionBy Chelsea Appleton, Children's Associate, Hardesty Regional LibraryBook List by Terry Leon, Children's Customer Service Assistant, Hardesty Regional LibraryWhen kids are learning to read, they move through four important stages:

Stories for ALL: Disability Representation in Children's Books

Stories for ALL:Disability Representation in Children's BooksBy Chelsea Appleton, Children's Associate, Hardesty Regional LibraryStories help children make sense of the world and of themselves. When kids open a book and see a character who moves, learns, or communicates like they do, it can be transformative. Disability representation in children’s literature – whether physical, cognitive, sensory, or neurodivergent – can offer authentic perspectives and diverse human experiences.

Holidays, Holidays, Holidays! Books for Celebrating

Holidays, Holidays, Holidays!Books for CelebratingBy Kristina Acosta, MLIS, Youth Librarian, Herman and Kate Kaiser LibraryThis time of year has dozens of holidays to celebrate from Halloween to Hanukkah, but there are many more that don’t receive as much attention in our American media. Reading books about diverse holidays and celebrations is a great way to build background knowledge, encourage empathy, and learn more about diverse cultures. Here are just a few holidays that are celebrated this time of year.