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81) Social Skills: Perseverance and Determination

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31 titles are in this list.

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Sometimes we need a boost to "keep trying". These stories follow characters who did just that, in all sorts of ways!

82) Milestones: Potty Training

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27 titles are in this list.

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For young children. Getting used to using the potty can be hard. Reading about the experience and happy stories about it can help get started and reinforce the habit.

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13 titles are in this list.

84) Reading on Recovery

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15 titles are in this list.

85) Circe Read-Alikes

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14 titles are in this list.

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If you loved Madeline Miller's Circe, and are looking to read more books inspired by Greek mythology, this list is for you!

86) Picture Book Favorites: Superheroes

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SBPL Children's Librarian ..

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45 titles are in this list.

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Who doesn't dream of flying or having amazing adventures? Whether these stories feature a well known character that kids can't get enough of or a surprise superhero, they are sure to be fun!

87) Our World: Families

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43 titles are in this list.

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No two families are exactly the same. Explore what makes a family in these books for young children.

88) Toddler Milestones

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38 titles are in this list.

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Pacifiers, comfort items, and more! (Also check out our Potty Training list)

89) Book to Action - Kids & Homelessness

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SBPL Children's Librarian ..

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25 titles are in this list.

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Kids experience homelessness and live in transitional shelters too. Most of the thoughtful titles in this list are chapter books meant for children ages 9-12. The first few are picture books that sensitively portray the situation from an even younger viewpoint. You may also be interested in continuing conversations with books from these two lists: Our World: Building Community; Our World: Cooking, Food Scarcity and Sharing

90) Diverse Historical Fiction

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SBPL Staff ..

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16 titles are in this list.

91) Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

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70 titles are in this list.

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Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander voices.

92) Book to Action 2023

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14 titles are in this list.

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Complementary reading selections for SBPL's Book to Action selection: “Golden Gates: The Housing Crisis and a Reckoning for the American Dream” by Conor Dougherty.

93) School Sucks

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33 titles are in this list.

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Thinking critically about the American education system.

94) Fiction Set in Santa Barbara

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21 titles are in this list.

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Enjoy titles set (or partially set) in Santa Barbara!

95) Middle Grade: Adventure

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31 titles are in this list.

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Books that inspire the spirit of adventure. Meant for ages 9-12.

96) Our World: Gender Identity

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SBPL Children's Librarian ..

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23 titles are in this list.

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It's never too early (or too late) to discuss gender identity with your little ones. These books will help parents respond to kids' curiosity, be prepared to answer questions, and facilitate healthy identity exploration.

97) YA Reads: Books by Indigenous Authors

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SBPL Teen Librarian ..

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27 titles are in this list.

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Check out these amazing YA books by Indigenous authors!

98) Staff Picks - Molly

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16 titles are in this list.

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Molly likes offbeat fiction, angst, lyrical prose, complex structure, absurdity, characters with distinct voice, thought-provoking stories, and badass girls. These are all novels published in the last 5 years she loved.