Soccer is one of the most popular sports in the world even though most other countries call it football. But no matter what you call it, it's a fast-paced sport that will keep you on the edge of your seat. There's plenty of teams to root for in the US and internationally. In Chicago, we…
Picking the 2026 Mock Newbery and Caldecott Awards
Every year, real committees of librarians work extremely hard to read piles and piles of children's books published in the United States to pick winners of the most prestigious children's book awards: the Newbery Medal and the Caldecott Medal. Books in these categories are judged by a number of criteria to see which books distinguishes…
Exploring Black History for Kids: Carter G. Woodson’s Legacy
This year, Chicago Public Library has been celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Carter G. Woodson Library. Lucky for us, there's more to celebrate on December 19, 2025, when we remember Woodson on his 150th birth anniversary. Woodson was a historian and a writer, focusing on his own history and that of African Americans. I…
Little Kids, Big Feelings
From crying in frustration to jumping in excitement, young children experience (and express!) all kinds of emotions. In fact, children feel and show their emotions even before they can speak. Sharing books is a great way to explore emotions. When young children learn about emotions, it helps them express how they are feeling and understand…
Sing a Song With Your Baby
Babies love to hear your voice. What better way to share your voice than with songs? One easy way to incorporate these in into the routines you're already doing with your baby. You can use rhymes and songs you already know, or learn some new ones. Here are some books that have classic songs and…
Toddler Rhyme Time
Rhymes are everywhere! Why do we rhyme? It's fun to read, it's fun to hear and it's great to help kids play with words which helps them with reading when they get there. Research shows that people like to spend time re-reading rhymes. Which is perfect for toddlers, who often like to hear the same…
Toddlers On the Go
Toddlers are full of curiosity. As they play and explore the world around them, they are learning new things. But how do you share books with 1- to 3-year-olds when they are constantly on the move? I try to choose books that grab their attention and also allow them to be themselves. Books that include…
Celebrating Indigenous People Every Day
Every year, on the second Monday of October, we now celebrate Indigenous People's Day. It's a great opportunity to highlight some books featuring indigenous kids going about their daily lives, whether that's on a reservation or in a city, with friends and family. I love to read these picture books with illustrations that can help…
Quiz: Do You Know These Fictional Grandparents?
Test your knowledge of fictional grandparents in children’s books! If you can’t get 100%, hopefully you can find some great new books featuring intergenerational love and fun and even some hijinks…
All Kinds of Sports: Books for Kids
Did you know that sports are not just games you play with balls? I never thought of myself as a big sports person until I realized swimming counted. A sport can be any activity where you move your body. Sometimes you do it in a group, sometimes you do it alone. Sports can also be…
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