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Monthly Staff Picks
Monthly Staff Picks
November is National Adoption Awareness Month
This month brings awareness to the need for adoptive families, as well as the complexities of adoption, identity, belonging, and loss.
Page-Turners to Curl up with this Autumn
Discover this fall’s must-read books—stories of tenacity, love, mystery, and redemption perfect for cozy nights and crisp autumn days.
Winter is Coming- Picture Books to Celebrate!
Picture book reads for kids (and grown-ups!) to cozy your mind into wintery, snuggly vibes.
Staff Favorites
Popular Culture
November is National Adoption Awareness Month
This month brings awareness to the need for adoptive families, as well as the complexities of adoption, identity, belonging, and loss.
Twilight
YA novels include elements of forbidden romance, high school drama, high stakes, and supernatural elements. Happy 20th birthday, Twilight!
Page-Turners to Curl up with this Autumn
Discover this fall’s must-read books—stories of tenacity, love, mystery, and redemption perfect for cozy nights and crisp autumn days.
Babies Love Dino's Too!
These board books feature every kid's favorite topic: Dinosaurs! Enjoy with your toddler or baby.
Popular Nonfiction
Popular Culture
November is National Adoption Awareness Month
This month brings awareness to the need for adoptive families, as well as the complexities of adoption, identity, belonging, and loss.
Poetry
Poetry helps us explore emotions, relationships, and the world. These collections invite you to feel the power of words.
What does fall have in store for you?
These books premiered in the fall with stories told through space & time, mysterious islands & exotic countries to our own current world.
Honoring Indigenous Peoples' Day
Indigenous Peoples' Day honors and commemorates Indigenous histories and culture. This list highlights Indigenous authors.
Diversity in the Collection
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
November is National Adoption Awareness Month
This month brings awareness to the need for adoptive families, as well as the complexities of adoption, identity, belonging, and loss.
What We Celebrate: Diwali for Adults
In honor of Diwali (Hindu Festival of Lights), these books take place during Diwali, or feature Desi authors and Desi characters.
What We Celebrate: Diwali is November 1st!
Check out these great kids' books about the Festival of Lights!
What a festive fall it is!
Each film evokes the cozy, reflective, or transformative spirit that makes movie premieres or the fall season such a beloved time of year.
Good Books You May Have Missed
Popular Culture
It Ends With Us
If you're eagerly awaiting the movie adaptation of It Ends With Us, here are some other great reads to enjoy in the meantime.
The Women
These titles are powerful stories of resilience and purpose you don't want to miss.
Funny Story
These books feature stories of relatable women finding romance where they least expect it.
Michigan Literature
Popular Culture
November is National Adoption Awareness Month
This month brings awareness to the need for adoptive families, as well as the complexities of adoption, identity, belonging, and loss.
Page-Turners to Curl up with this Autumn
Discover this fall’s must-read books—stories of tenacity, love, mystery, and redemption perfect for cozy nights and crisp autumn days.
Michigan Adventures!
From lakeshores to lighthouses, discover the best of Michigan’s great outdoors.
Celebrate Moms in May!
Mother's Day is the 11th of May, but why not celebrate them all month?
Audiobooks
Popular Culture
November is National Adoption Awareness Month
This month brings awareness to the need for adoptive families, as well as the complexities of adoption, identity, belonging, and loss.
Page-Turners to Curl up with this Autumn
Discover this fall’s must-read books—stories of tenacity, love, mystery, and redemption perfect for cozy nights and crisp autumn days.
What We Celebrate: Diwali for Adults
In honor of Diwali (Hindu Festival of Lights), these books take place during Diwali, or feature Desi authors and Desi characters.
What does fall have in store for you?
These books premiered in the fall with stories told through space & time, mysterious islands & exotic countries to our own current world.
Young Readers
Popular Culture
Winter is Coming- Picture Books to Celebrate!
Picture book reads for kids (and grown-ups!) to cozy your mind into wintery, snuggly vibes.
What We Celebrate: Diwali is November 1st!
Check out these great kids' books about the Festival of Lights!
Changing Seasons for Babies and Toddlers
Use these books to talk with your youngest children about all the beautiful seasonal changes happening right outside your window.
Elementary
Popular Culture
Unputdownables for Reluctant Readers
Have a child who "doesn't like reading"? Try one of these addictive books for your picky reader!
October is Learning Disabilities Month
These books feature kids who have learning disabilities. Check them out!
Fiction for Gamers
If your parents are nagging you to put down your controller and read a book, we've got some great suggestions!
New books for new readers
Check out these recent additions to KDL's Early Reader collection. Discover a new favorite? You're in luck: many are part of a series!
Middle School/High School
Popular Culture
Twilight
YA novels include elements of forbidden romance, high school drama, high stakes, and supernatural elements. Happy 20th birthday, Twilight!
Unputdownables for Reluctant Readers
Have a child who "doesn't like reading"? Try one of these addictive books for your picky reader!
Twilight
These novels include elements of forbidden romance, high school drama, high stakes, & supernatural elements. Happy 20th birthday, Twilight!