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What Should I Read Next?
Whether you need a book for school or fun, print or digital, we’ve got you covered!
Find resources below curated by our librarians as we proclaim that Black Lives Matter and strive to make our country a more just and equitable place.
Resources for Children’s Books on Race and Justice
In honor of Pride month in June, we have compiled a list of some of our favorite kids' books about the LGBTQ experience, with help from numerous resources.
Resources for Children's Books about the LGBTQ experience
E-Library:
An online, animated collection of award-winning and best-selling picture books.
*Requires a valid La Grange Library Card
2020 Reading Lists:
2020 Bluestem Award Master List: Illinois Children's Choice Award
2020 Monarch Award Master List: Illinois K-3 Readers' Choice Award
2020 Rebecca Caudill Master List
Search Tools:
NoveList K-8 Plus
Search for books by genre, suggested reading lists, grade or Lexile, or by read-alikes.
*Requires a valid La Grange Library Card
Mid-Continent Public Library Juvenile Series & Sequels
A great tool to find the next book in a series.
La Grange Public Library Children’s Services Suggests:
If you like The Baby-Sitters Club (graphic novel)...
If you like Babymouse and Squish...
If you like Captain Underpants...
If you like Diary of a Wimpy Kid...
If you like Geronimo Stilton...
If you like Magic Tree House...
If you like Rainbow Fairies...
If you like The Very Hungry Caterpillar...
You can visit us at the Children's Services Reference Desk, or call us at 708-215-3210 too, for help and personalized reading suggestions!
