Lists

Here is some of the best fiction by Black authors published in 2023 and 2024.

Enjoy these lovely board books and picture books.

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.

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

Staff share their favorite titles for book clubs to discuss.

These stories highlight the experiences and perspectives of Asian American and Pacific Islander authors.

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.

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.

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.

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. These books for younger readers discuss the significance of Ramadan.

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

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

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.

Library staff share their favorite audiobook titles.

Staff recommend their favorite classic horror novels.

Great books for new young readers in kindergarten, first grade, or second grade, to 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.

Many kids love to share picture books with their grown-ups, and these books were specially chosen for this purpose. Also see the 2024 staff picks list of readers, chapter books, and nonfiction for grade K-2.

These are books we think grown-ups will love to share with the littlest readers in their lives. They range from silly to unusual to deeply meaningful, and everything in-between.

From books about zombies to escape rooms to spies to time travelers to spooky stories to friend and school stories , this list has staff favorites for every kind of reader.

In this list, you'll find funny books, fantasies, realistic stories about kids trying to fit in, true adventure stories, and more.

The list includes books for kids just learning to read, through independent readers. Also see the staff picks list for picture books for this age group.

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

Books featuring Hispanic characters, settings, and stories, with a focus on Hispanic authors and illustrators.

Enjoy these films.

From slashers to haunted houses, these books are perfect for any spooky occasion.

An introduction to disability, these books showcase the diverse worlds of disabled children and adults to help foster a community of inclusion and accessibility. When able, I focused on titles that were created by authors and illustrators who identify as disabled. I also noted which titles are set in dyslexic-friendly fonts or have other formats, like eBooks or audiobooks.

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

Whether the nature you know is outside your back door or a wilderness destination, there is endless beauty and wonder to be celebrated in the natural world. Here, Skokie librarians share some favorite books about nature and the benefits of getting outdoors.

In 2013, the United Nations and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released a globally peer reviewed report that concluded, "climate change is real and human activities, largely the release of polluting gases from burning fossil fuel (coal, oil, gas), is the main cause. Here are some books to help make sense of the impact of climate change.

Enjoy a wide variety of our favorite fantasy picks, all recommended by our wonderful staff.

These influential directors have broken barriers in film and have established themselves as "directors to watch." Compiled by Sharon, Rummanah, and Chris.

Enjoy this wide array of critically acclaimed documentaries from around the world. Compiled by Sharon, Rummanah, and Chris.

Enjoy this wide variety of critically acclaimed international feature films from around the world. Compiled by Sharon, Rummanah, and Chris.