Dinosaurs! 

Help us celebrate the 2026 Summer Reading Program by reading some books asbout dinosaurs. 

2027 Garden State Book Awards Nominees: 

Do you see a Garden State Book Award Nominee on your bingo board? Every year, librarians from around the state create a ballot of the best books published from the past few years. Children and Teens may then vote for their favorite titles for them to win the year's Garden State Children's Book Award for the next year. 

Books around the Rainbow

The lists below contains age appropriate books for kids from preschoolers to teenagers that highlight LGBTQIA+ authors and characters. These materials are often focused on themes like embracing who you are, understanding others, and exploring the many ways families can look and live. For example, a picture book might center on a child with two moms, or a character who feels different and learns to celebrate that difference. These are messages of identity, belonging, and compassion—values that may resonate with readers of all backgrounds. 

Books by Genre

Children's Books with Hispanic Main Characters