Articles - Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library

April 28, 2026 · Emily Bays Kid Tested, Librarian Recommended: To the moon & back Kids can escape the pull of gravity with their own out-of-this-world reading adventures!

March 12, 2026 · Marlana Hodgkinson Kid Tested Librarian Recommended: Positive feedback loop When kids read more it empowers stronger reading skills, which enables them to read longer books leading to even more confidence! It’s a positive feedback loop that makes young readers, their caregivers and librarians smile.

February 13, 2026 · Jacee Gleason Kid Tested, Librarian Recommended: Graphic novels kids devour These graphic novels hook kids with humor and heart, support literacy skills, and keep kids coming back for more.

January 15, 2026 · Arion Beals Kid Tested, Librarian Recommended: Kids classics Classic stories are a little like a favorite blanket. They make you feel warm and cozy, and make you want to come back to them again and again.

November 5, 2025 · Deanna Niles Kid Tested, Librarian Recommended: Navigating change Diving into a good book is a way to learn how characters deal with change. Kids will enjoy these books because they’re filled with brave characters, exciting adventures and lots of heart.

October 2, 2025 · Emily Bays Kid Tested, Librarian Recommended: Friendly Ghosts Check out great books that are perfect for giving a kid's spine a chilly touch without keeping them awake into the night.

September 4, 2025 · Marlana Hodgkinson Kid Tested Librarian Recommended: Family favorite chapter books Reading aloud together is a fantastic way to slow down, relax & reconnect. For young readers hearing stories read aloud is an opportunity to learn new vocabulary & ideas. With chapter books you can read a chapter each night.

August 5, 2025 · Jacee Gleason Kid Tested, Librarian Recommended: Rock your school year A new school year can be exciting and scary. Jump into heartwarming funny stories to help kids feel brave, understood and ready to tackle the year one fun page at a time!

July 8, 2025 · Arion Beals Kid Tested, Librarian Recommended: Fun early chapter books

June 15, 2025 · Rachael Schmidtlein Kid Tested, Librarian Recommended: SciFi Jump into adventures with fantastic books where kids lead the journeys in amazing science fiction worlds.

May 19, 2025 · Ginger Park Kid Tested, Librarian Recommended: Mysterious reads Uncover entertaining and suspenseful mysteries about kids who intentionally or accidentally become detectives.

April 21, 2025 · Emily Bays Kid Tested, Librarian Recommended: Animals tell their stories Explore tales told from animals’ perspectives. You’ll find out some new animal facts and you can imagine what life would be like if you were furry, scaly or a lot smaller.

February 25, 2025 · Marlana Hodgkinson Kid Tested Librarian Recommended: Graphic novel mash-ups Delve into middle grade graphic novels that blend two captivating genres – fantasy meets mystery, magical realism intertwines with historical fiction, and fantasy collides with realistic fiction.

January 16, 2025 · Arion Beals Kid Tested, Librarian Recommended: Characters we love Uncover chapter books with beloved characters who transition from the shared world of picture books and early readers to the more independent realm.

December 19, 2024 · Emily Bays Kid Tested, Librarian Approved: Christmas Together Emily recommends chapter books, with main characters who find out that what you do on Christmas is less important than who you spend it with. Check out these heartwarming adventures.

November 8, 2024 · Rachael Schmidtlein Kid Tested, Librarian Recommended: Brothers & Sisters Check out amazing middle grade books about awesome siblings.

October 2, 2024 · Arion Beals Kid Tested, Librarian Recommended: Dragons Embark on a magical journey with fantastical dragon books that will keep young readers enthralled.

August 18, 2024 · Marlana Hodgkinson Kid Tested Librarian Recommended: Always something new to learn There's always something new to learn, when you've got a page to turn! Read to discover new ideas, skills, people and places. Perhaps you'll even discover something new about yourself.

July 18, 2024 · Emily Bays Kid Tested, Librarian Recommended: Sibling adventures Any adventure is twice as fun is when there’s a sibling to share it with. Check out the exciting books we recommend.

June 7, 2024 · Marlana Hodgkinson Kid Tested, Librarian Recommended: Tantalizing summer stories Summer is an excellent time to pick an amazing book and READ! Books are a great way to Relax and Enjoy a story, to go on an Adventure or to Discover something new.

May 9, 2024 · Arion Beals Kid Tested, Librarian Recommened: Uncover Mysteries Check out amazing mysteries from the Kids Library. Can you solve the mystery before the detectives reveal the truth?

April 11, 2024 · Rachael Schmidtlein Kid Tested, Librarian Recommended: Magical Gardens Check out fantastic books that focus on kids in the garden.

March 27, 2024 · Linda Gerwick Kid Tested, Librarian Recommended: The heart & soul of history Historical fiction asks you to stand beside the characters and "feel" the courage, heartache and adventure right down into your heart and soul.

February 8, 2024 · Emily Bays Kid Tested, Librarian Approved: A foot in each world Have a new adventure in a fantasy land and then come back safe and sound to the world we love.