Children's And Teen Services

Summer Reading 2025

Watch our Summer Reading Webinar to learn more about the books available for the 2025 Summer Reading Prize Program, how they align with the two national collaborative summer reading themes, and other ways we can support your summer reading programming! Click Here!

Latest CATS Videos

All Mixed Up
Join author Raj Tawney as he reads a chapter from All Mixed Up, a gripping story about a multi-ethnic American boy who forges a complex friendship with a Pakistani immigrant in the wake of 9/11.

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Author Interview

Read a conversation between Kyle Lukoff and his editor, Ellen Cormier, about A World Worth Saving.

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In the Spotlight

On the first Saturday in February, thousands of libraries across the world celebrate TakeYourChild to the Library Day (TYCLD) by offering free, fun, and fabulous activities for kids and their families. The library spaces you’ve created are ideal for play, discovery, learning, making friends, and having fun. From live music to nature talks and magic shows, from crafting to ice cream socials and the old standby - STORY TIMES! - we have seen you offer events that are entertaining, unique, creative beyond belief and truly meaningful for young people. TYCLD is the perfect way for you to put these programs into action and show off your library magic. We took some time to chat with the founders of this yearly event, looking for ways to support your participation in Take Your Child to the Library Day.

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Unplugged/Look Up!

Host a Look Up! Stuffed Animal Sleep Over Story Time at your Library during March's Global Day of Unplugging!

Help kids unplug from technology, grow their imagination, and develop a life-long love of reading!

CATS and Paw Prints Publishing is teaming up with the Unplug Collaborative for this year's Global Day of Unplugging, March the 7th through March the 8th (Sundown to Sundown).

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Featured Titles

100th Day of School With Yasmin

Saadia Faruqi | Picture Window Books | 1/1/2025 | Hardcover | 9780756588502| $22.65

Yasmin and her friends will be celebrating the 100th day of school, and after Yasmin explains the special day to her grandparents, Nani helps come up with a unique outfit for Yasmin. Order Now

Beanie the Bansheenie

Eoin Colfer | Candlewick Press| 11/12/2024 | Hardcover | 9781536240665 | $17.99

A best-selling author and an award-winning illustrator join forces in a picture book that turns a familiar myth of Irish folklore into a universal story of love, perseverance, and friendship. Order Now

Do Not Bring Your Dragon to Grandma's

Julie Gassman |Capstone Publishing | 8/1/2024 |Hardcover| 9781630792916 | $18.99

Is it a good idea to bring your dragon to Grandma’s? The interactive, rhyming text encourages audience participation, and the energetic art will surely bring nonstop laughs. Order Now

Harriet Hound

Kate Foster | Candlewick Press | 12/02/2024 | Hardcover | 9781536238105 | $17.99

Meet Harriet Hound. She's eight years old, lives in a town called Labrador, is autistic and LOVES dogs! Order Now

Let's Celebrate Korean New Year!

Michelle W. Park, Hyewon Yum | RHCB | 12/3/2024 | Hardcover | 9780593567302 | $14.99

This heartwarming story follows two sisters as they explore the Korean traditions of Seollal while learning about the importance of family. Order Now

The Sole Man : Jan Matzeliger's Lasting Invention

Shana Keller |Sleeping Bear Press | 8/1/2024 | Reinforced | 9781534113008 | $18.99

Story of Jan Matzeliger, a Black immigrant from South America who came to the U.S. in 1873, at the age of 21, and invented a machine that would change the shoe industry forever. Order Now

Phonics Prebinds

Available in sturdy bound single volumes, we are thrilled to provide your favorite phonics set titles in our Guaranteed Library Binding! An excellent trim size for the little hands of emerging readers that will withstand multiple circulations!

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