What books will win the Newbery and Caldecott Awards this year? See what books CPL librarians think are worthy of the medals!
Draw a Story
Kids, try making your own illustrated story. Or start by reading one to get inspired!
Kids, Make Your Stories Come Alive
This winter, kids can spend some time reading, writing, watching and drawing stories as part of Stories in Motion.
Celebrating Together: Sukkot Books for Kids
When I was a kid, I loved making popcorn and cranberry chains for holiday decorating. Many families make this style of decoration for Christmas trees, but my family used them to celebrate Sukkot with our community. Sukkot is a Jewish holiday that takes place around the time of the harvest. To celebrate, families build a…
Make It: School Stuff for Kids
Do you have all the supplies you need for school? Even if you do, it's fun to make some items exactly the way you like. When I was in school, I used to spend hours making covers for my books--to keep them safe and to show off my own style. Make some things, customize others…
Art is Everywhere: Comics and Video Game Art for Kids
Whether you're reading your favorite comic book or playing through your favorite video game, you've probably wondered how much work goes into designing the art you're seeing. From the logos on gym shoes to the pixelated characters in Minecraft, artists have spent numerous hours designing, sketching and creating the artwork you see every day. This…
Listen to This, Kids
Have you ever listened to a podcast? A podcast is a short work of spoken word. There are podcasts on all kinds of topics, from science to science fiction, from cooking to ethics to music and more. If you are interested in something, there's probably a podcast about it. Here are some of my favorite…
Use Your Kitchen for Science
What can a kid do in the kitchen? Well, it depends how old you are and what your kitchen rules are. But I know that there are plenty of fun things to do in the kitchen for kids of any age! Especially if we're thinking about science. You can use lots of different household materials…
Best of the Best in Spanish/Los mejores libros en español
Cada año, los bibliotecarios de Chicago Public Library leen muchos libros para niños para determinar cuáles títulos son los mejores libros para los ninos de Chicago. Aquí, le presentamos nuestra selección de lo mejor de los mejor libros en español publicados en 2020 para niños desde el nacimiento hasta los ninos del tercer grado. El…
Presenting the Best Board Books
Each year, librarians at Chicago Public Library read a lot of children's books to determine which titles are the best of the best for children in Chicago. Here, we present to you our selection of Best of the Best Board Books published in 2020 for kids from birth to preschool. The video below features librarians sharing…
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