The internet is scary! These recent horror books are based on concepts that originated online, or from creators who got their start online.
Epic Tales of Heroic Odysseys for Teens
Here are our top picks of Greek retellings for teens in anticipation of The Odyssey movie.
Night at the Theatre – 2026 Teen Edition
Here are some 2026 Chicago productions we're excited to watch, along with an associated teen book recommendation!
Time Bending Books for Teens
Explore YA stories where teens navigate time travel, loops, and love in extraordinary, reality-bending adventures across past, present, and future.
Road Trip Fiction
Vicky highlights some recent road trip novels to enjoy at home or on your very own trip.
How to Read With a Baby
If you are hoping to raise a reader, sharing books with them as early as possible is the best way to get started. Reading together remains the single most effective way to help children become proficient readers. Children who enjoy being read to are more likely to want to learn to read themselves! Here are some more tips for reading with a baby (0…
How to Read With a Child Learning to Read
Did you know that CPL has resources to support your child as they are learning to read? Even while your child is learning to read on their own, they still benefit from shared family reading time with you! Learning to read can be challenging. Keep a shared reading routine with your child to continue to build positive experiences around books and…
How to Read With an Independent Reader
You can and should keep reading aloud to a child even after they can read on their own! Reading aloud with children is linked to many great outcomes like expanded knowledge and vocabulary, improved attention span and memory, increased curiosity and imagination and greater self-esteem, empathy, and confidence. Here are some tips for reading together once your child is an independent reader:…
How to Read With a Toddler
Did you know reading aloud with your child is just what the doctor ordered? It's true! The American Academy of Pediatrics reports that "Reading regularly with young children stimulates optimal patterns of brain development and strengthens parent-child relationships at a critical time in child development, which, in turn, builds language, literacy and social-emotional skills that last a lifetime." Being…
How to Read With a Preschooler
Preschoolers (ages 3 to 5) are ready for books about concepts like numbers, colors and shapes, as well as longer books with more complex emotional themes. Before starting a new book, talk about the cover of the book and ask your child to tell you what they think the story will be about. Make connections to what they already know. This will…
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