Lit Lorie Loves – Cozy Winter Picture books
Grab a woolie blankie, a cup of cocoa and your kiddos and enjoy this list of some classics and new titles all about the wonders of snow.
Read MoreKathy's Korner - New Fiction for Grades 3-8
A clickable list of new chapter books, including graphic novels and sequels
Read MoreLit Lorie Loves – November is National Picture Book Month
The focus will be on outstanding picture books by Indigenous and Native American authors and illustrators.
Read MoreRead the Winning Spooky Stories from the October Writing Contest!
Thank you to all the kids and teens who submitted spooky stories to our writing contest! It was a great way to celebrate the Halloween and Fall seasons. In addition to a gift card to Lake Forest Book Store, winners of the Library's Spooky Story Writing Contest get their submissions posted on the ...
Read MoreMichelle's Real Reads - Native American Heritage Month
Chester Nez and the Unbreakable Code: A Navajo Code Talker’s Story by Joseph Bruchac, illustrated by Liz Amini-Holmes As a young Navajo boy, Chester Nez had to leave the reservation and attend boarding school, where he was taught that his native language and culture were useless. ...
Read MoreKathy's Korner October New Fiction for Grades 3-8
A clickable list of recent chapter books and graphic novels for elementary and middle school readers.
Read MoreLit Lorie Loves – Halloween Board Books
Enjoy some not-too-spooky stories to get your babies and toddlers into the Halloween spirit!
Read MoreCollection Connection - Scary Children's Chapter Books
A clickable list of horror stories, full of hauntings, monsters, ghosts and gore!
Read MoreMichelle's Real Reads
New Children's Nonfiction The Animal Toolkit: How Animals Use Tools by Steve Jenkins & Robin Page In this latest nonfiction picture book from Caldecott Honor-winning team Steve Jenkins and Robin Page, readers learn all about what makes a tool a tool--and the remarkabl...
Read MoreKathy's Korner - September New Fiction for Grades 3-8
A clickable list of recent chapter books and graphic novels for elementary and middle school readers.
Read MoreCOLLECTION CONNECTION: CAUDILL, BLUESTEM & MONARCH NOMINEES
Children's fiction and nonfiction book awards voted on by students.
Read MoreLit Lorie Loves – Picture Book Series
Find old favorites and learn about some new ones to enjoy with your children or grandchildren.
Read MoreIntroducing Adapted Books to the Accessibility Collection
We are pleased to offer Adapted Books as part of the Accessibility Collections. Adapted Books are picture books that have been modified to be more accessible to pre‑readers and individuals with special needs. As a result, readers can better engage with and communicate about the stories, making the...
Read MoreMichelle's Real Reads - Robert F. Sibert Awards
The Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award, established by the Association for Library Service to Children in 2001, is awarded annually to the author(s) and illustrator(s) of the most distinguished informational book published in English during the preceding year. 2022 M...
Read MoreCards for Kids
We hope a new Lake Forest Library card makes you happy, whether you smile on the outside like Bisma and Izzi or on the inside like Zoya. They grace the cover of this quarter’s newsletter and highlight one of the most momentous things you can do for the young children in your care: get them their own...
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