Children’s Booklists
Finding books for your children or students just got easier! You can now find all of our children’s booklists in one convenient spot, sorted by topic and age.
Looking for great multicultural reads for yourself? Check out our ADM Global Reads for Grownups Book Club!
Children’s Booklists
Literacy
Children’s Books About Reading
5 Easy Ways to Get Kids Interested in Reading
Literati Kids Book Subscription Review
By Topic
Animals
Books for Little Animal Lovers
Sweet Spring, Bunny, and Easter Books
Adorable Picture Books About Cats
Penguins and Polar Bears: A Pretty Cool Introduction to the Arctic and Antarctic
Funny Animals Stories About Daring Adventures
Bedtime
Spanish & Bilingual Books
Spanish Language Books for Kids
Bilingual Books for Kids to Learn Spanish
Learn Chinese with Mandarin Picture Books
New Bilingual Books for Kids of All Ages
Diverse Books
Jewish American Heritage Month Books
Slavery and Resistance: Books for Kids
Stories About Remarkable Girls and Women
Women’s History Month Biographies
Women in Sports: Books for Kids
Affirming Books that Feature Black Characters
Books that Encourage Kids to Be Themselves
Books by Native American Authors
Indigenous Books for Native American Heritage Month
Native American Heritage Month Books by Native Authors
Books by Native Authors and Illustrators
Books About Cross-Cultural Families
Children’s Books for Hispanic Heritage Month
Books for Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month Books for Kids
Diverse Books About Grandparents
Books to Teach About Other Cultures
Celebrate Natural Hair: Books for Kids
Empowering Books to Read for Black History Month
Books about Race and Racial Bullying
Valentine’s Day Books for Kids
Children’s Books About Love for Yourself and Others
Diverse Books that Teach Values
Own Voices Native American Books
Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2021
Diverse Picture Books About Inner Strength
History of STEM: Black Medical Pioneer Vivien Thomas
Diverse Books to Inspire a Love of Learning
Awesome Middle Grade Books by Diverse Authors
Inspiring Biographies of Diverse Heroes
Children’s Books About Friendship Around the World
Friendship
Children’s Books About Community
Books About Friendship for Kids
Children’s Books About Being a True Friend
Children’s Books About Friendship Around the World
Back to School: Children’s Books About Making New Friends
Books About Friendship Problems
New Picture Books About Friendship
Funny & Fun Books
Engaging Readers with Fun Books for Kids
Offbeat Books Your Kids Will Love
Funny Animals Stories About Daring Adventures
Activity Books
Activity Books and Journals for Kids
Cookbooks for Kids and Families
Life Lessons
Body Positivity Books for Kids
Raising Peacemakers: Sparking Peace Book Tour
Finding Your Voice, Finding Your Way: Books for Kids
Books About Kids Making a Difference
Affirming Books that Feature Black Characters
Books that Encourage Kids to Be Themselves
Books about Dealing with Big Feelings
Books about Race and Racial Bullying
Diverse Books that Teach Values
Teaching Values: Picture Books to Raise Good Humans
Loving the Skin You’re In: New Children’s Books
Diverse Picture Books About Inner Strength
Books About Being True to Yourself
Books that Boost Self-Confidence
Diverse Books to Inspire a Love of Learning
Children’s Books About Love for Yourself and Others
Books that Inspire Kids to Love Themselves
Children’s Books About Not Fitting In
Books that Inspire Kids to Help Others
Middle Grade Books About Sports and Life Lessons
Books that Encourage Kids to Write
Books About Emotional Intelligence
Family
Diverse Books About Grandparents
Children’s Books About Families of All Kinds
Father’s Day Books for Children
Multicultural Children’s Books About Fathers
New Children’s Books About Dads and Daughters
Picture Books that Celebrate Fathers
New Picture Books About Grandparents
Fantasy
Unicorn Books and More: Tales of Magical Creatures
Dungeons & Dragons Books for Kids of All Ages
Diverse Fantasy Books: YA and Middle Grade
Nature
Books About Conservation for Kids
Books About Gardening and Outdoor Activities
Books About Caring for the Planet
Children’s Books About Camping
Books that Celebrate Getting Outside
Children’s Books About Flowers
Biographies & History
Slavery and Resistance: Books for Kids
Women’s History Month Biographies for Kids
Women in the Arts: New Biographies for Kids
Women in STEM: New Books for Kids
Biographies for Children of Amazing Women
Inspiring Biographies of Diverse Heroes
History of STEM: Black Medical Pioneer Vivien Thomas
Cultural Studies
Immigrants and Refugees: Books for Kids
Jewish American Heritage Month Books
Indigenous Books for Native American Heritage Month
Native American Heritage Month Books by Native Authors
Books by Native Authors and Illustrators
Books for Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month Books for Kids
Books to Teach About Other Cultures
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Books
AAPI Heritage Month Books for Kids
AAPI Heritage Month: Massive Booklist
New Books for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Fairy Tales from Around the World
Music
Unique Books for Kids: Musical Picture Books
Science
Pioneering Women in STEM: New Books for Kids
History of STEM: Black Medical Pioneer Vivien Thomas
Children’s Books About Flowers
Books Based on Movies
Seasonal
Own Voices Books for Chinese New Year
18 Books About Chinese New Year
Black History Month: Empowering Books
Celebrate Natural Hair: Books for Kids
Ramadan and Eid Books for Kids
Magic of Spring: Books for Kids
New Spring Books Kids Will Love
Books for a Spring Baby Shower
Sweet Spring and Easter Books for Young Children
Spring Books for Kids of All Ages
New Summer Reading Books for Kids
Children’s Books About Camping
Ocean Books for Kids: Beach Reads
Children’s Books About Flowers
Multicultural Children’s Books About Fathers
New Children’s Books About Dads and Daughters
Picture Books that Celebrate Fathers
Children’s Books About Reading
Back to School: Children’s Books About Making New Friends
New Fall Books for Kids and Tweens
Hispanic Heritage Month Books for Kids
Middle Grade and YA Horror Books and Thrillers
Halloween Books for Kids and Teens
New Day of the Dead Books for Kids
Holiday Books for Kids: Christmas, Hanukkah, Multi-Faith
Christmas Books Your Kids Will Love
Diverse Christmas Books for Kids
Children’s Books About the True Holiday Spirit (Christmas & Hanukkah)
Interfaith Holiday Books for Kids
By Age
For Very Young Readers
Board Books for Babies and Toddlers
Favorite New Picture Books for Kids
Books for a Spring Baby Shower
New Books for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Diverse Picture Books About Inner Strength
Fun New Picture Books to Engage Your Kids
Middle Grade Books
Diverse Fantasy Books: YA and Middle Grade
Awesome Middle Grade Books by Diverse Authors
Middle Grade Books About Sports and Life Lessons
Middle Grade and YA Horror Books and Thrillers
For Teens
Middle Grade and YA Horror Books and Thrillers
Diverse Fantasy Books: YA and Middle Grade
By Country/Region
Children’s Book by Local Author Featuring Sacramento
New Books for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Children’s Books About Costa Rica
Hispanic Heritage Month Books for Kids
Own Voices Native American Books
