Community means being a part of something larger than yourself, whether that be your family, friends, neighbors or favorite library workers. This holiday and winter season, let’s celebrate our community for all they have done to make us who we are today.
Board Books
“Latke’s First Hanukkah”
by Alan Sillberg
On the first night of Hanukkah, the latke lights the menorah. On the second night of Hanukkah, the gelt gets sweet and giddy. The party grows and grows until the eighth night of Hanukkah, when Latke’s home is full and all eight candles on the menorah are lit (plus the shamas!)
“Knight Owl’s Little Christmas”
by Christopher Dennis
Knight Owl and Early Bird are counting down the days until Christmas! They have many festive activities planned, such as wrapping presents, baking cookies and singing carols. With help from good friends, and with a cup of holiday cheer, their Christmas is sure to be merry and bright!
Picture Books
“Pepe and the Piñata”
by Tracey Kyle
Join Pepe as he celebrates his Mexican-American heritage by participating in a celebration of Hispanic Christmas traditions.
“This Is How We Talk: A Celebration of Disability and Connection”
by Jessica Slice
A rhyming picture book that demystifies and respects how disabled people and their families use different forms of communication to connect and show love
“Weiwei’s Winter Solstice: A Dōngzhì Story”
by Michelle Jing Chan
When a spaceship visits Old MacDonald’s farm, chaos ensues as the farm animals make a mess of Old MacMartian’s vessel.
“The House Without Lights”
by Reem Faruqi
As holiday lights go up around the neighborhood, one house glows with warmth from the inside out. Then, a few months later, it finally gets its turn to shine — for Eid.
“Kwanzaa Candles”
Megan Borgert-Spaniol
See what role candles play during Kwanzaa.
Readers
“Flubby Does Not Like Snow”
by J.E. Morris
Kami tries to convince her finicky cat, Flubby, to come outside and enjoy the winter wonderland.
“Is It Hanukkah Yet?”
by Nancy E. Krulik
A little girl waits with great anticipation all day until the sun sets and Hanukkah can begin.
Graphic Novels
“Priya Puts Herself First”
by Nathan Fairbairn
The holidays arrived for the PAWS team, and the girls are about to discover that not all surprises are necessarily good ones. Gabby’s parents finally get her a cell phone for Christmas, but she gets swept up in posting cute dog videos and becoming internet famous.
“Pizza and Taco: Best Christmas Ever!”
by Stephen Shaskan
Best friends Pizza and Taco prepare for Christmas by making their wish lists and doing good deeds to get on Santa Slaw’s Nice List.
Children’s Fiction
“The Door Is Open: Stories of Celebration and Community by 11 Desi Voices”
by Hena Khan
A story of community, belonging and friendship told by South Asian authors through an interconnected anthology, based in the fictional town of Maple Grove, New Jersey and centralized at the town community center