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General Recommendations
Kirkus' Best YA Books of the Year
By:
HaleyL_KCMO
Created on:
Dec 11, 2023
92 items
1 like
General Recommendations
Schlockbusters!
By:
DevonM_KCMO
Created on:
Oct 21, 2023
50 items
I'm loth to describe any movie as simply "bad", even the worst reviewed and most critically trashed movies can teach ...
3 likes
Genre Guide
Literary Table of Elements
Created on:
Oct 16, 2023
36 items
In celebration of National Chemistry Week, October 15 – 21, the Kansas City Public Library has created The Literary Table of El...
2 likes
Topic Guide
Dianne Feinstein: A Legacy of California Firsts
Created on:
Sep 29, 2023
12 items
California's first female Senator, Dianne Feinstein, was also San Francisco's first female mayor. Feinstein entered politics in...
General Recommendations
Ok Boomer!
By:
JeanD_KCMO
Created on:
Aug 09, 2023
59 items
August 17 is Baby Boomer Recognition Day! Good, bad, or ugly, whatever your perspective, there is no denying the impact the gen...
Topic Guide
Read Across the Decades: 1960 - 1969
Created on:
Jun 28, 2023
40 items
Welcome to the Read Across the Decades Challenge with the Kansas City Public Library! Each month, we'll read books set in diffe...
2 likes
Topic Guide
International Transgender Day of Visibility
Created on:
Mar 28, 2023
52 items
March 31 of each year, we honor International Transgender Day of Visibility. Here at the Kansas City Public Library, we are cel...
General Recommendations
KCPS Loves to Read - April/May Recommendations
Created on:
Mar 23, 2023
25 items
These are recommendations from the KCPS Reads Reading Campaign.
Topic Guide
Read Across the Decades: 1920 - 1929
Created on:
Mar 07, 2023
30 items
Welcome to the Read Across the Decades Challenge with the Kansas City Public Library! Each month, we'll read books set in diffe...
1 like
General Recommendations
KCPS Loves to Read - March Recommendations
Created on:
Feb 23, 2023
32 items
These are recommendations from the KCPS Reads Reading Campaign.
General Recommendations
2023 Youth Media Awards
Created on:
Feb 04, 2023
81 items
We're so excited to share the 2023 YMA winners with you!
Award Descriptions:
John Newbery Medal: For the most outstanding con...
2 likes
Topic Guide
Literary Table of Elements
By:
AlishaH_KCMO
Created on:
Oct 17, 2022
72 items
In celebration of National Chemistry Week, October 16 – 22, the Kansas City Public Library has created The Literary Table of El...
General Recommendations
National Book Award Finalists
By:
HaleyL_KCMO
Created on:
Oct 04, 2022
20 items
Winners will be announced next month (November).
2 likes
General Recommendations
Hispanic Heritage Month
By:
MonicaM_KCMO
Created on:
Aug 29, 2022
52 items
¡Vamos a Celebrar! Books for Middle Graders in Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month September 15th - October 15th
1 like
General Recommendations
Strong Female Characters
By:
EllenP_KCMO
Created on:
May 10, 2022
30 items
This list includes a mix of genres, as well as classic and contemporary books. It is heavily tilted towards fantasy! While many...
2 likes
General Recommendations
Better History through Graphic Novels
By:
LiamR_KCMO
Created on:
Feb 14, 2022
36 items
Graphic Novels aren't cheating, despite what some people will have you believe. Through the use of illustrations and text they ...
3 likes
General Recommendations
Teen Book Award Winners 2022
Created on:
Jan 24, 2022
67 items
Each year the American Library Association (ALA) honors books, videos, and other outstanding materials for teens. Selected by c...
General Recommendations
Chapter Books to Read Aloud
By:
EllenP_KCMO
Created on:
Nov 28, 2021
21 items
Looking for a longer book that kids and parents will enjoy? Look no further! These books are appropriate for a variety of ages.
2 likes
General Recommendations
Shameless Cheesy Vampire Books
By:
RUIZ_KCMO
Created on:
Oct 04, 2021
11 items
Exactly what's on the tin. Do you love a good vampire story, especially one with some romance? The more campy, the better? We'v...
1 like
General Recommendations
Retellings
By:
AlishaH_KCMO
Created on:
Oct 03, 2021
78 items
Twists and turns with stories you've read before!
3 likes
General Recommendations
Filipino American History Month
By:
AdrielleC_KCMO
Created on:
Oct 01, 2021
67 items
Kamusta! October is Filipino American History Month.
Filipinos are low-key the most populous in many countries outside of thei...
1 like
General Recommendations
KC Pride rainbow of books
By:
RondaC_KCMO
Created on:
Aug 22, 2021
36 items
The Kansas City Public Library bookmobile and staff are participating in the Show-Me Kansas City Pride Parade on Saturday (Aug....
General Recommendations
Celebra-Reads
By:
AlishaH_KCMO
Created on:
Jul 05, 2021
80 items
Books celebrities have recommended or talked highly of
2 likes
General Recommendations
Black History Month: Famous African American Politicians
By:
AndreaL_KCMO
Created on:
Feb 05, 2021
29 items
Topic Guide
Indigenous People's Day 2020
Created on:
Oct 12, 2020
28 items
The celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Columbus Day on the same day highlights, for many observers, the United States’ ...
1 like