SJPL Staff Picks
Monthly Staff Picks
Lectores fáciles: en español
Esta lista está compuesta por libros infantiles diseñados para niños que están comenzando a leer de forma independiente.
SJPL Picks: All You Need is Love!
There are many ways to show how we care for one another, and in this collection of picture books, we can see some of the many ways we love.
SJPL Picks: YA Books for Black History Month 2023
Each of the books on this list will speak to Black Resistance in some way, while amplifying the voices of Black authors.
SJPL Picks: Black Joy in YA Fiction
This list celebrates Black Joy! Books here feature teens who laugh, dream, and embrace their true selves with love, resilience, and triumph.
Lectores fáciles: en español
Esta lista está compuesta por libros infantiles diseñados para niños que están comenzando a leer de forma independiente.
SJPL Picks: All You Need is Love!
There are many ways to show how we care for one another, and in this collection of picture books, we can see some of the many ways we love.
SJPL Picks: YA Books for Black History Month 2023
Each of the books on this list will speak to Black Resistance in some way, while amplifying the voices of Black authors.
SJPL Picks: Black Joy in YA Fiction
This list celebrates Black Joy! Books here feature teens who laugh, dream, and embrace their true selves with love, resilience, and triumph.

Personalized Staff Picks
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Picture Books
SJPL Picks: Planes and Flying
To celebrate the Wright Brothers Day (December 17th), let's read some fun and informative books about planes and flying.
SJPL Picks: Potty Training Picture Books
For families hoping their last diaper change will arrive soon, this list is for you! This list was curated by SJPL Librarians.
SJPL Picks: Robots
Did you know that the word "robot" was used for the first time exactly 100 years ago? Titles are suitable for children in grades K-3rd.
SJPL Picks: Picture Books for Cat Lovers
From fluffy to hairless, housecats to strays, these feline picture books are sure to put you in the purr-fect mood for reading!
SJPL Picks: Planes and Flying
To celebrate the Wright Brothers Day (December 17th), let's read some fun and informative books about planes and flying.
SJPL Picks: Potty Training Picture Books
For families hoping their last diaper change will arrive soon, this list is for you! This list was curated by SJPL Librarians.
SJPL Picks: Robots
Did you know that the word "robot" was used for the first time exactly 100 years ago? Titles are suitable for children in grades K-3rd.
SJPL Picks: Picture Books for Cat Lovers
From fluffy to hairless, housecats to strays, these feline picture books are sure to put you in the purr-fect mood for reading!
SJPL Picks: Sports fiction (~Grades 3-7)
These books revolve around sports and all the highs, lows, and goals, that comes with competing, as well as where sport and life intersect.
SJPL Picks: Short Stories (~grades 3-6)
For those that prefer to get through the beginning, middle, and end of a story in one sitting, try out this list to suit your needs.
SJPL Picks: Award Winning Graphic Novels (~Grades 3-7)
This list showcases the diverse, award-winning graphic novels for readers in approximately grades 3-7, selected by SJPL Librarians.
SJPL Picks: Realistic fiction (~Grades 3-7)
From humorous stories on aging to serious stories of real life tragedies, this list features realistic fiction for readers in grades 3-7.
SJPL Picks: Sports fiction (~Grades 3-7)
These books revolve around sports and all the highs, lows, and goals, that comes with competing, as well as where sport and life intersect.
SJPL Picks: Short Stories (~grades 3-6)
For those that prefer to get through the beginning, middle, and end of a story in one sitting, try out this list to suit your needs.
SJPL Picks: Award Winning Graphic Novels (~Grades 3-7)
This list showcases the diverse, award-winning graphic novels for readers in approximately grades 3-7, selected by SJPL Librarians.
SJPL Picks: Realistic fiction (~Grades 3-7)
From humorous stories on aging to serious stories of real life tragedies, this list features realistic fiction for readers in grades 3-7.
SJPL Picks: YA Books Exploring AI, Robots & Beyond
Tech meets humanity in these thrilling YA books! AI, robots, and futuristic tech collide, sparking thoughts on tomorrow and today.
SJPL Picks: YA Books for Black History Month 2023
Each of the books on this list will speak to Black Resistance in some way, while amplifying the voices of Black authors.
SJPL Picks: Black Joy in YA Fiction
This list celebrates Black Joy! Books here feature teens who laugh, dream, and embrace their true selves with love, resilience, and triumph.
SJPL Picks: YA Love Stories & Romance
Rom-coms have their time and place, but sometimes we're looking to laugh a little less and swoon a bit harder with a romantic read.
SJPL Picks: YA Books Exploring AI, Robots & Beyond
Tech meets humanity in these thrilling YA books! AI, robots, and futuristic tech collide, sparking thoughts on tomorrow and today.
SJPL Picks: YA Books for Black History Month 2023
Each of the books on this list will speak to Black Resistance in some way, while amplifying the voices of Black authors.
SJPL Picks: Black Joy in YA Fiction
This list celebrates Black Joy! Books here feature teens who laugh, dream, and embrace their true selves with love, resilience, and triumph.
SJPL Picks: YA Love Stories & Romance
Rom-coms have their time and place, but sometimes we're looking to laugh a little less and swoon a bit harder with a romantic read.
SJPL Picks: Romantasy
Looking for fantasy with a heavy dose of spice? Selected and curated by SJPL Librarians.
SJPL Picks: Historical Fiction
What better way to spark a passion for history than through stories? Historical Fiction gives voices to those lost to the passage of time.