Books We Love
We work with lots of amazing books and love to take the opportunity to highlight our favorites. Each month, our literacy team selects a few of our favorite books to share with our community. We will be sharing amazing books for a wide age range. We will also use this space to highlight the voices and stories of those from historically marginalized groups. You can donate any of these titles and previous Books We Love using our Book Wish List.
April
Becoming Siblings
by Shuli de la Fuente-Lau (Author), Little Feminist Press (Publisher)
Celebrate all the diverse and loving ways new siblings come into our lives! BECOMING SIBLINGS is a heartfelt look at every family’s journey to welcoming a new family member. Part of the acclaimed 'We Are Little Feminists' series - the identity-affirming board book series created to help families and educators discuss diversity through everyday topics.
Lily’s Dream: A Fairy Friendship
by Bea Jackson (Author/Illustrator), Aladdin (Publisher)
Lily is a young fairy determined to learn to fly just like the others who soar on shimmering, jeweled-colored wings, but she’s worried her own colorless wings will never lift her off the ground. Then she meets a young girl named Willow who helps her not only discover her special magic, but the truly magical gift of friendship.
Kayla of the Ocean
by Gloria L. Huang (Author), Holiday House (Publisher)
Anxious thirteen-year-old Kaya has always been afraid of everything—but when she learns she is the descendant of a Chinese water goddess, she’ll have to master herself to master her powers!
Between Two Brothers
by Crystal Allen (Author), Storytide (Publisher)
Inspired by real events, Between Two Brothers is a powerful and uplifting story about forgiveness, brotherhood, and the power of a family’s unconditional love, from Crystal Allen, the acclaimed author of How Lamar's Bad Prank Won a Bubba-Sized Trophy and the Magnificent Mya Tibbs series. Perfect for readers who loved Fish in a Tree and Out of My Mind.