Lists

In collaboration with the Douglas Center and MCC, here are titles to help start the conversation on and provide an introduction to mental health.

From "heart-achy" romance to trippy dystopian, this list celebrates Native voices all year long.

Books by and about Native and Indigenous people and communities for kids ages 8 and up.

Young adult readers of Indigenous literature, rejoice! Whether you're a fan of thrillers, romance, horror, or realistic fiction, these recently published books will see you through.

Enjoy these recent novels that range from romance and historical fiction to coming-of-age---even werewolves!

Selected in honor of Autism Acceptance Month, these books were written by autistic adults, autistic parents of children on the autism spectrum, and neurotypical parents of autistic children who are also advocates for the neurodiversity movement. Andrew selected the adult titles, Grace the teen titles, and Holly the children's titles.

From memoir and narrative history to self-help and social justice, this list is a small sampling of recent and essential Indigenous nonfiction for teens to explore.

Here at Skokie Public Library, we are committed to intellectual freedom. More information about Banned Books Week and the titles on this list can be found on the American Library Association's website.

From picture books to chapter books and nonfiction, these books offer varied insights into Muslim life, especially in childood.

From fantasy to literary fiction to romance, explore a wide range of the Jewish experience in fiction for adults and teens. There is something for everyone.

Great stories by and about our Asian American and Pacific Islander community.

Check out these titles where academic rivals try to outdo each other. Chaos usually ensues, and often an A+ relationship!

The state of Illinois has designated April as Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month to recognize the many ways Sikh Americans have influenced American history, achievement, culture, and innovation.

Dark academia fiction typically addresses a variety of social issues, characters who have an academic or obsessive pursuit of knowledge, and a cast of morally ambiguous characters, commonly seen through an Eurocentric lens. If you are looking for books that go beyond the cookie-cutter plot of Donna Tart's The Secret History, give these titles a try.

For lovers of the cottage-core lifestyle and aesthetic, these titles explore the joys of simple living and the magic that can be found when we take a step back from the rush of city life.

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

Whether you are looking for books with teens who are Muslim or wonderful stories that happen to be written by Muslim authors, explore these books from a variety of genres that everyone can enjoy.

Hit the basketball court with your friends and face your greatest opponent, solve the mystery of a summer camp slasher, explore the glittering streets of a fantastical city, kill the mutant monster stalking you in detention, and more! If you're in grades 6, 7, or 8, all of these stories are waiting for you.

From funny to fantasy, realistic to historical, there's something for every middle-schooler to love here.

Our staff members enjoy these young adult titles.

Young adult (YA) literature, broadly defined as books intended for those ages 12 to 18, wasn’t officially recognized as a category until the 1960s. Even though these books are based on the lives of teens, readers of all ages enjoy them. Here are some of the most influential YA titles throughout the years.

We love these and think you will find something here to love, as well!

Our staff members enjoy these young adult titles.