children’s books

As you may be aware, Placitas Community Library Adult Programs is offering “Placitas Reads” which, in a sense, is a book club for our entire Placitas community.  The theme is […]

This month’s books have the theme of: Magical Friendships. Bob, by Wendy Mass and Rebecca Stead, illustrations by Nicholas Gannon Suggested ages:  7-10 years By intertwining magic and mystery, talented […]

Echo Mountain, by Lauren Wolk Suggested ages:  10-13 years After reading the last page of Echo Mountain, I was not ready to part with such an engaging and admirable character […]

Life is a series of journeys which often renew past ties as well as open us to new beginnings.  The books below each take a unique look at life’s odysseys. […]

We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga by Traci Sorell and illustrated by Frané Lessac Suggested ages:  3-8 years Traci Sorell, born and raised in the Cherokee Nation, has created a lovely tribute […]

Kiki’s Delivery Service by Eiko Kadono, translated by Emily Balistrieri, illustrations by Yuta Onodaby Suggested ages:  8-12 years Delivery services have become a significant necessity for many in our world […]

Indian No More by Charlene Willing McManis with Traci Sorell Suggested ages:  8-12 years Regina’s family, who belong to the Umpqua tribe, has always lived on the Grand Ronde Indian […]

Every year the American Library Association presents a Children’s Literature Legacy Award which honors “an author or illustrator whose books, published in the United States, have made, over a period […]

When talking to your children about race and racism, there are many children’s books that may spark the conversation. Below are a few. Brown Girl Dreaming, by Jacqueline WoodsonSuggested ages: […]

With curbside pickup now being available at the Placitas Library, I would like to focus on the many new books that have been added to the children’s collection during our […]