Kids
BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS
Contact us
Questions for the Children’s Room can be answered by phone or by email: kids@maplewoodlibrary.org
MAIN LIBRARY:
51 Baker Street
973.762.1688 ext 5001
Jane Folger
Natasha Osborne-Boothe
HILTON BRANCH:
1688 Springfield Ave
973.762.1688 ext 5101
Jennifer Jacoppo
Book Recommendations
Librarians are available to help you find good things for your kids to read — whether it’s in person or by phone. Stop by, or call us at the numbers listed on the left for book suggestions.
NoveList K-8 — This is a great resource for recommendations and read-alikes. If you loved reading a particular book ... this guide will help you find the next good thing.
Kids Stuck at Home? Check Out Maplewood Library’s List of 12 Best Children’s eBooks — Staff recommendations for some great reads … available on eBook
Click here to visit and contribute to our all-ages Neurodiversity-Affirming Book List.
Women’s History Month Books for Kids 2026
Black History Month Books for Kids 2026
Green Books for Kids 2026
Check out some of our previous Kids’ Book Lists
SOMSD Summer Reading Lists
2025 Grades K-2 Suggested Reading List
Catalog version (easiest way to request items and see all the formats available)
2025 Grades 3-5 Suggested Reading List
Catalog version (easiest way to request items and see all the formats available)
