Happy Mother’s Day From the Crayons
By Drew Daywalt | Illustrated by Oliver Jeffers | Ages 3–5
The crayons are back and here to celebrate! In this inclusive book, the crayons thank the moms and other people in their lives who work so hard for them. Each color crayon shows how many ways moms and other grown-ups can be there for the people in their lives who look up to them.
Bing’s Cherries
By Livia Blackburne | Illustrated by Julia Kuo | Ages 5–8
Have you ever wondered where Bing Cherries got their name? Ah Bing, a Chinese immigrant, moved to Oregon and began working in an orchard where he perfected the cherries we know today. In this artfully illustrated tale, you learn all the details about his story and how these delicious cherries came to be.
Papa Doesn’t Do Anything! (But Love You)
By Jimmy Fallon | Illustrated by Miguel Ordóñez | Ages 3–5
It may seem like Papa doesn’t do anything, but in fact, he does a whole lot! He loosens jars and does other very important Papa things. In this hilarious rhyming book, you see just how much Papa does and how he will always be there for you.
Pasta Girls
By Taylor Tracy | Ages 8–12
In this fun LGBTIQQ-telling of an old Shakespearean story, we find our heroines falling in love and then quickly out of love when they find out their fathers run dueling restaurants. Set in New York with lots of charming moments between the two characters, this story is an adorable adaptation of a classic.
The Sun Thief
By Alice Hemming | Illustrated by Nicola Slater | Ages 3–5
Squirrel and Bird are here for summer! In this third installment of the series, Squirrel is convinced that a sun thief is taking away the summer sun. With beautiful illustrations and a very easy to understand explanation for the changing season, Squirrel learns that there isn’t a thief to worry about.
Jaheem’s First Juneteenth
By Zephaniah Martin | Illustrated by Bilal Karaca | Ages 8–12
Follow Jaheem on his journey to learn about his history and the importance of Juneteenth. His family, friends, and community come together to celebrate this significant holiday with song, dance, and remembrance.
My Little Golden Book About Pride
By Kyle Lukoff | Illustrated by Michelle Jing Chan | Ages 3–5
This book uses powerful imagery and education to explain the history behind the Pride flag and what each color represents. It also features scenes of diverse people, couples, and families celebrating what makes them unique and important.
Maeve Mulvaney Has Had Enough
By Kelly Mangan | Ages 10–14
When a bully makes Maeve’s life difficult, she creates a feminist superhero club. However, she quickly learns that it’s hard to fight a bully without becoming one herself. Drawing inspiration from her comic books, she remembers that strength comes from the people around you and that using your voice for good is your biggest superpower.
