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- Fiction (27)
- Biography (20)
- Graphic Novels (20)
- Comics (Graphic Works) (17)
- Juvenile Literature (15)
- Bildungsromans (11)
- Historical Fiction (11)
- Biographies (8)
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General Recommendations
SFPL Explorer Guide Mission Branch Library
Created on:
Oct 05, 2021
10 items
A few of the top picks by SFPL staff that represent their neighborhood.
General Recommendations
What SFPL Staff Is Currently Reading
Created on:
Jul 07, 2015
18 items
Want to know what the members of the SFPL Readers' Advisory team is currently reading? Check it out here!
4 likes
Topic Guide
Life in the Middle East - An SFPL Resource Guide for Teens
By:
SFPL_NancyS
SFPL_NancyS
Created on:
May 18, 2015
11 items
These items explore the range of experiences of young women and men growing up in the Middle East. An SFPL Resource Guide.
1 like
Topic Guide
The LGBT Experience - An SFPL LGBT Resource Guide for Teens
Created on:
Apr 20, 2015
23 items
These fiction and nonfiction resources explore the range of LGBTQ life as experienced by young people, as well as provide an in...
3 likes
Top Picks
Indigenous Voices for Children & Tweens
By:
SFPL_Family
SFPL_Family
Created on:
Oct 30, 2020
24 items
Check out these recent titles by Native authors, about the Native experience, from board books to novels to nonfiction. All ava...
2 likes
General Recommendations
What librarian Elizabeth is reading 2021
Created on:
Jan 05, 2021
38 items
SFPL Main Children's Center Librarian Elizabeth LOVES telling you what she's read in kids fiction, both the good, bad, and not ...
1 like
General Recommendations
What librarian Elizabeth is reading 2020
Created on:
Mar 31, 2020
70 items
SFPL Main Children's Center Librarian Elizabeth LOVES telling you what she's read in kids fiction, both the good, bad, and not ...
3 likes
General Recommendations
Archived Staff Recommendations
Created on:
Nov 06, 2017
95 items
SFPL's West Portal Staff recommendations.
General Recommendations
AANHPI 2022: Children's Books Celebrating
Created on:
Mar 17, 2022
31 items
SFPL highlights these children's books that celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander heritage.
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General Recommendations
First Person 2021 for Kids
Created on:
Sep 27, 2021
12 items
Recommended reads in conjunction with Native American Heritage Month at SFPL.
1 like
General Recommendations
West Portal: Staff Recommendations October 2021
Created on:
Sep 23, 2021
8 items
Items selected by SFPL staff at West Portal Branch Library for the month of October 2021.
1 like
General Recommendations
Filipino American History Month 2021 - Fiction, Poetry & Graphic Novels
Created on:
Sep 08, 2021
16 items
Available here at SFPL, a selection of fiction, poetry, and graphic novel titles by Filipino or Filipino American authors prese...
4 likes
General Recommendations
Jólabókaflóð - A Book for Everybody
By:
SFPL_CDO2
SFPL_CDO2
Created on:
Dec 03, 2020
27 items
Jólabókaflóð is the Icelandic holiday tradition of giving books as presents. In this spirit, here are some recommendations from...
1 like
General Recommendations
If you liked THAT, now read THIS - juvenile fiction read-a-likes
Created on:
Oct 28, 2020
36 items
Have you ever finished reading a chapter book and had a hunger for the sequel that just doesn't exist? Satisfy that desire by a...
3 likes
General Recommendations
From Page to Screen: Books Being Adapted Into Films in 2020
By:
SFPL_SherryW
SFPL_SherryW
Created on:
Jun 23, 2020
20 items
Do you read the book before watching the movie? If so, this list is for you. All these books have recently been released or a...
Topic Guide
Read Around Africa
By:
SFPL_danielay
SFPL_danielay
Created on:
Jun 04, 2020
40 items
A trip through literature around Africa's 40 most populous countries. Books are available from SFPL mostly in eFormats. Pick a ...
2 likes
Genre Guide
We need diverse comix
Created on:
Jan 09, 2020
34 items
Reading graphic novels builds comprehension and critical thinking skills. They're also often very hilarious, full of adventure ...
1 like
General Recommendations
More Than a Month - Children's
Created on:
Nov 25, 2019
15 items
A diverse collection of titles from SFPL for children that celebrate Black history, culture and heritage.
General Recommendations
2019 Fall Teen Book Trailers
By:
SFPL_Teen
SFPL_Teen
Created on:
Sep 27, 2019
16 items
Check out what's new in Teen books and movies based on your favorite YA novels. Watch the youtube playlist curated by a SFPL te...
2 likes
General Recommendations
Teen Recommended Books
By:
s
SFPL_AnzaTeen
Created on:
Aug 26, 2019
11 items
A list of books curated, reviewed, and recommended by SFPL Anza teen volunteers
1 like
General Recommendations
Excellent Graphic Novels by Women Writers
By:
SFPL_LisaF
SFPL_LisaF
Created on:
Jul 30, 2019
17 items
A collection of Graphic Novels written by ladies! All owned at SFPL. Adult and Teen content :)
2 likes
Genre Guide
Asian Pacific Heritage Month for Teens (2019)
Created on:
Apr 11, 2019
17 items
SFPL celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with great new books and old favorites for teens featuring Asian-American...
4 likes
General Recommendations
Merced Book Club - Reading List
Created on:
Jan 22, 2018
58 items
The Merced Branch Library Book Club meets bimonthly, and new members are always welcome. For more information, please contact ...
3 likes
General Recommendations
2017 SFUSD Recommended Summer Reading, Grades 9-12
By:
SFPL_Family
SFPL_Family
Created on:
May 11, 2017
21 items
A serpent king, a corndog-in-chief, feminist voices and an unforgettable March: there's something for everyone in these books h...
Genre Guide
Historical Fiction for Teens
By:
SFPL_JenW
SFPL_JenW
Created on:
Jan 08, 2017
13 items
Travel back in time with these popular historical fiction titles. Recommended by a SFPL Teen Librarian.
