Staff Picks

Mental health tips and tricks in a friendly, down to earth cartoon format.

Hermione and Polly have a beautiful friendship that transcends trauma and major life change. And look at the pretty cover!

This beautiful graphic memoir expertly brings together an exploration on American identity and the kitschy weirdness of Route 66.

A book that perfectly encapsulates how precious a gift it is to win a cat’s heart. Perfect for kids and adults who love cats.

Cleaning out grandma’s hoarder house would be horrifying enough, but when that house captures the attention of weird fae-like beings and the skeletal monsters that serve them, things get creepy.

Everyone should read this topical book showcasing the stories of real refugees who have told their story to Malala.

An alternate history of the United States, where cowboys ride hippos instead of horses. There's also One Last Job, assassins, explosions, and lots of hippos eating people in swamps!

Benway was pulling on my heart from the very beginning as three siblings learn about the importance of family and help each other heal.

This well-researched and readable book will appeal to design professionals, parents, educators, and anyone interested in the “back story” of the built environment.

A great series of choose your own adventure as you make decisions with your family as you travel across the country on the Oregon Trail. Great fun for kids and adults to read together.

A hilarious and intriguing read, hear Lillian's story about friendship, trust, and how long children will stay in a pool.

Sheep believes herself to be an expert at protecting sheep, so there’s really no need for Sheep Dog. As Sheep goes about her day finding ways to help, Sheep Dog helps keep Sheep safe from harm.

A memoir by one of the nation’s leading Black Lives Matter activists that explores the intersectionality of race, sexual identify, poverty, and power.

A powerful, heartbreaking, contemplative look at prejudice from the eyes of a Muslim teen after 9/11.

Grahams writes with wit and warmth. You feel like you have made a friend after reading this book.

The daughter of a NY Public Library Superintendent finds friends (and ghosts?) Viviani loves to spin a good yarn and in her quest to make a new friend believe in the power of stories, she has many adventures and learns much.

Thinking about hiking in the wilderness? Read this first.

Penelope is starting school for the first time, and struggles with not trying to eat them. Until she learns what it feels like.

A Russian aristocrat is sentenced to life on house arrest in a fancy hotel following the Bolshevik Revolution. Listening to this audiobook feels like drinking a warm cup of tea.

This series focuses on a girl Rumi Yokoi, and her fascination with the antics of her classmate Toshinari Seki, who builds elaborate stuff, games, statues, robots… you name it, he’s made it. On his desk. During class…and the teacher never sees.