Lists

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

These terrific books feature Muslim kids and families, and the list focuses on Muslim authors and illustrators.

These picture books that feature Muslim kids and families are great for sharing with young kids. This list focuses on Muslim authors and illustrators.

Celebrate the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, histories, and life experiences of Native and Indigenous people in these adult fiction books.

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.

These books feature neurodivergent and autistic characters and their experiences. When possible, we focused on titles that were created by authors and illustrators who identify as neurodivergent.

Enjoy these books showcasing aspects of neurodiversity, autism, and sensory processing disorders. When possible, we focused on books created by authors and illustrators who identify as neurodivergent.

Our staff suggest these nonfiction titles in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage.

This list represents only a small selection of the vast diversity of themes, perspective, and genres of Latine filmmaking and television. It's a great place to get you started.

Enjoy this list of movies and TV series. Age recommendations provided by commonsensemedia.org.

Some disabilities are visible, others less apparent—but all are underrepresented in media and popular culture. We have created a list of movies, TV shows, documentaries, and short films showing what it is like to live with various disabilities.

Books featuring LGBTQ+ characters, topics, and themes for babies-grade 2.

Celebrate Pride Month with these illuminating and informative documentaries.

Celebrate Pride Month with these critically acclaimed and award-winning feature films from around the world.

Celebrate Pride Month with a great book!

Celebrate Pride Month with these binge-worthy shows.

"Marry him or murder him or do whatever you like." Arthur Conan Doyle’s glib reply to a theatrical director who wanted to bring Sherlock Holmes to the London stage highlights an essential truth: right from the get-go, other people cared about the character David Grann calls a “Victorian superhero” far more than his creator did. “Sherlockians” started writing stories featuring Holmes while Conan Doyle was still alive–homages or pastiches or fan fiction or what have you. These are some of the best.

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.

Horror visionary Jordan Peele puts together a brilliant collection of horror stories featuring powerhouse African American authors. There will not be a moment where you aren’t on the edge of your seat, and chances are you will be thinking about many of the realities featured in each story long after you’ve turned the last page.

We think you will enjoy these movies, compiled by Sharon, Rummanah, and Chris.

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.

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

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.

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

Here are some mystery and true crime suggestions.

Staff share their favorite titles for book clubs to discuss.

Be inspired by the lives and creative passions of extraordinary women artists and creators. Enjoy these picture book biographies and great stories to stir your artistic imagination.

Here is a short list of movies directed by women and featuring awesome women.

These books honor the achievements and contributions of women in history.

Although it is impossible to fully encompass the breadth of women's experiences, these are some of our recent favorites.