The Pura Belpré Award is given annually to a writer and illustrator whose work best portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Hispanic cultural experience in an outstanding work of literature for children and youth. This list contains the Children's Narrative and Youth Illustrator award winners from the past 10 years, as well as some books about the life and work of Pura Belpré.
Find information about LGBTQIA+ history, identities, experiences, and more on this booklist.
September 13, 2023
The Young Hoosier Book Award Program encourages self-selected reading among elementary and middle school/junior high students. Teachers, librarians, and students from all across Indiana vote on their favorite recent books. This program is run by the Indiana Library Federation (ILF).
Check out the list of the 2023–2024 Middle Grade nominees! Recommended for ages 11–13.
August 30, 2023
The Young Hoosier Book Award Program encourages self-selected reading among elementary and middle school/junior high students. Teachers, librarians, and students from all across Indiana vote on their favorite recent books. This program is run by the Indiana Library Federation (ILF).
Check out the list of the 2023-2024 Intermediate nominees! Recommended for ages 8–10.
August 29, 2023
The Young Hoosier Book Award Program encourages self-selected reading among elementary and middle school/junior high students. Teachers, librarians, and students from all across Indiana vote on their favorite recent books. This program is run by the Indiana Library Federation (ILF).
Check out the list of the 2023–2024 Picture Book nominees! Recommended for ages 5–8.
August 28, 2023
This list is for those seeking information on real life, fun hobby inspiration, and more!
August 16, 2023
This list has book titles for all ages that provide information about menstruation.
July 25, 2023
Check out these new arrivals in the Nonprofit Central print collection! Nonprofit Central offers information on management, governance, and resource management for free to the nonprofit community. For research assistance, contact the NPC Librarian by email or call (812) 355-7515.
July 21, 2023
Stories on this list cover current events, struggles, joys, and lived experiences in many forms. These books often grapple with the themes of identity, belonging, friendship, and courage in the face of modern challenges. Check out these stories if you are looking for a window into a different experience or a mirror to reflect your own.
July 12, 2023
This collection of resources is designed to support adult learners in improving basic literacy skills. Each book is selected to enhance vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, and critical thinking.
June 25, 2023
Discover how nature recovers from disaster, along with efforts driven by passionate people to save the planet they love.
June 22, 2023
Are you in the mood to travel to a different world instead of the beach this summer? Me too. If you aren't ready to dance in a mushroom ring under a full moon or following a strange winged creature into the forest, give one of these books a try!
June 21, 2023
Celebrate Pride with this list of fiction and nonfiction LGBTQIA+ graphic novels and manga!
May 11, 2023
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by reading books from AAPI authors or about AAPI experiences! Check out more information about AAPI Heritage Month.
April 19, 2023
Need a rainy day read? Try one from this list of books featuring "rain" and "weather" in the titles!
March 20, 2023