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- Book Lists for Various Ages
- Board & Picture Book Lists
- Chapter & Middle Grade Book Lists
- Graphic Novel Lists
- Young Adult Book Lists
- Book Lists for Adults
Book Lists for Various Ages:
- 2022 ALA Youth Media Award Winners (a collection of lists)
- Books About Sharks
- Books for Juneteenth (a collection of lists)
- Books to Celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month
- Books and Gifts for Graduation (a collection of lists)
- Mental Health Awareness Month (a collection of lists)
- Books About Dinosaurs
- Books for Earth Day
- National Poetry Month Picks (a collection of lists)
- Libros en español y bilingües / Spanish and Bilingual Books (a collection of lists)
- Livres en Français / French Language Books (a collection of lists)
- 2021 MN Book Award Finalists
- 2021 Walter Awards (from We Need Diverse Books)
- The Civil Rights Movement (a collection of lists)
- Books about Racism and Justice (a collection of lists)
- Civic Engagement, Voting, and Democracy (a collection of lists)
- Activism Books to Inspire Kids, Youth, and Families (a collection of lists)
- The Life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
- Books by and about President Joe Biden
- Books by and about Vice President Kamala Harris
- Books by National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman
- Books about the White House and the President
- Black History Month (a collection of lists)
- Celebrating Black Creators (a collection of lists)
- Speculative Fiction by Black Authors (Middle Grade, YA, and Adult)
- Audiobooks by Black Authors
- Books by Indigenous and First Nations Creators (a collection of lists)
- Books by Latinx Creators/ Latinx Heritage (a collection of lists)
- Books by Asian American and Pacific Islander Creators (a collection of lists)
- Books to Celebrate Pride! (a collection of lists)
- Disability in Stories and Books (a collection of lists)
- Creators with Disabilities: Books by Authors and Illustrators with Disabilities
- Books that Celebrate Women
- Record Books & Almanacs
- Books to Celebrate Lunar New Year
- Books for Valentine's Day (a collection of lists)
- Christmas Books
- Hanukkah Books
- Kwanzaa Books
- Winter Books (a collection of lists)
- Spooky and Scary Stories (a collection of lists)
- Books about Grandparents (a collection of lists)
- Books and Gifts for Father's Day (a collection of lists)
- Books & Gifts for Mother's Day (a collection of lists)
- Camping! Books, Resources, and Games for Families
- Bird Watching, Bird Guides, & Bird Activity Books
- Books about Bookstores and Book-ish Spaces (a collection of lists)
- Star Wars Books
- Minnesota Book Awards Winners 2020
- Books by Minnesotan Authors and Illustrators
- Indie Next List
- Kids' Next List
- Indie Bestsellers
Board & Picture Book Lists:
Chapter & Middle Grade Book Lists:
- Mental Health Awareness Month: Chapter & Middle Grade
- Chapter & Middle Grade Books for Spring
- 2021 Walter Awards (from We Need Diverse Books)
- Characters with Disabilities: Books for Intermediate Readers
- Neurodiverse Characters: Books for Intermediate Readers
- Winter Chapter Books
- Activism Books for Middle Grade Kids (ages 7-12)
- Libros por capítulos en español y bilingües para primeros lectores / Spanish and Bilingual Chapter Books for Beginning Readers
- Libros por capítulos en español y bilingües para lectores intermedios / Spanish and Bilingual Chapter Books for Intermediate Readers
- Books for Middle Grade Readers by Indigenous and First Nations Creators
- Books about Race and Justice for Middle Grade Readers
- Audiobooks about Race and Justice for Middle Grade Listeners
- Celebrating Black Creators: Chapter and Middle Grade Books
- Chapter & Middle Grade Books to Celebrate Pride
- Beginning Readers by Asian American and Pacific Islander Authors
- Maude Hart Lovelace Award: 2020/2021 Nominees
- Tales of the Unexplained (~age 8-12)
- Middle Grade Classics for Animal Lovers
- Books About Finding Your Own Way (Middle Grade)
- Middle Grade Books by Asian American and Pacific Islander Authors
- Grandparent's Day Middle Grade Books
- Grandparent's Day YA Books
- Books about Dads: Middle Grade Books
Graphic Novel Lists:
- Graphic Novels by Asian American and Pacific Islander Authors & Illustrators
- Graphic Novels for Older Readers
Young Adult Book Lists:
- Mental Health Awareness Month: Young Adult Books
- 2021 Walter Awards (from We Need Diverse Books)
- Characters with Disabilities: Books for Young Adult Readers
- Neurodiverse Characters: Books for Young Adult Readers
- Grandparent's Day Gifty Items
- Activism Books for Teens (ages 13-18)
- Libros en español para adolescentes / Books in Spanish for Teens
- Books for Young Adult Readers by Indigenous and First Nations Creators
- Books about Race and Justice for Young Adult Readers
- Audiobooks about Race and Justice for Young Adults Listeners
- Celebrating Black Creators: Young Adult Books
- Young Adult Books to Celebrate Pride
- Young Adult Books by Asian American and Pacific Islander Authors
Book Lists for Adults:
- Books for Adult Readers by Indigenous and First Nations Creators
- Books about Race and Justice for Adult Readers
- Audiobooks about Race, Racism and Justice for Adult Listeners
- Celebrating Black Creators: Books for Adults
- Books to Celebrate Pride for Adults
- Books by Asian American and Pacific Islander Authors (Adult)
General Browsing Topics
Juvenile Fiction
Action & Adventure
Action & Adventure
Religion
- Adolescence & Coming of Age
- Bullying
- Emigration & Immigration
- Emotions & Feelings
- Friendship
- Manners & Etiquette
- New Experience
- Peer Pressure
- Prejudice & Racism
- Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
- Strangers
- Values & Virtues
- Violence
Juvenile Nonfiction
Health & Daily Living
Lifestyles
Music
- Astronomy
- Biology
- Earth Sciences / Water (Oceans, Lakes, etc.)
- Environmental Science & Ecosystems
- Zoology
Young Adult Fiction
People & Places
Performing Arts
Social Themes
- Dating & Sex
- Death, Grief, Bereavement
- Drugs, Alcohol, Substance Abuse
- Emotions & Feelings
- Friendship
- Homelessness & Poverty
- Mental Illness
- Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
Sports & Recreation
Young Adult Nonfiction
Biography & Autobiography