101 Great Books for Kids
The "101 Great Books for Kids" is an annual curated list that celebrates the best in children's literature. This carefully selected collection features a diverse range of picture books, chapter books, and nonfiction titles, showcasing exceptional storytelling, captivating illustrations, and meaningful themes.
Designed to inspire young readers of all ages, the list reflects the library's commitment to literacy, education, and fostering a love of reading in the community.
Whether you're looking for a new bedtime story or a book to spark curiosity and imagination, "101 Great Books for Kids" has something for everyone.
Picture Books
101 Great Books for Kids: 2024 Picture Books
Evanston Public Library’s 101 Great Books for Kids features everything from bad apologies and giant robots to dance, cowboys, and noodles!
101 Great Books for Kids: 2024 Nonfiction Picture Books
Evanston Public Library’s 101 Great Books for Kids feature young nonfiction on science, sports, history, people's lives and more!
Older Readers
Older Readers
101 Great Books for Kids: 2024 Novels
Evanston Public Library’s 101 Great Books for Kids list features novels rich with adventure, love, death, heartbreak, ghosts and more!
Older Readers
101 Great Books for Kids: 2024 Longer Nonfiction
Evanston Public Library’s 101 Great Books for Kids nonfiction for older children features volcanos, seals, the origins of colors and more!
Folk and Other Tales
101 Great Books for Kids: 2024 Fairy/Folk & Religious Tales
Evanston Public Library’s 101 Great Books for Kids features a collection of tales from Travelers, the Akwesasne, India, Greenland, and more!
Early Chapter Books
101 Great Books for Kids: 2024 Easy and Early Chapter Books
Evanston Public Library’s 101 Great Books for Kids include books for new readers. Read tales of friendship, camping, mystery, and more!
Poetry
101 Great Books for Kids: 2024 Poetry
Evanston Public Library's 101 Great Books for Kids poetry selection includes the unforgettably hilarious, meaningful, and gross!
Graphics
101 Great Books for Kids: 2024 Graphic Novels & Comics
Evanston Public Library's 101 Great Books for Kids features flying bunnies, talkative ants, memoirs, and insights into our past. Enjoy!
Previous Years
101 Great Books for Kids: 2023 Picture Books
Here is a delightful encapsulation of some of the best of the best children's picture books produced in the year 2023 from our 101 list.
101 Great Books for Kids: 2023 Novels
This list of 2023 101 novels is filled with verse novels, collected short stories, mysteries, fantasies, adventure, comedy, and more!
101 Great Books for Kids: 2023 Nonfiction for Older Children
On the 2023 101 older nonfiction list we've food, harrowing adventures, tiny parasites, and animals that inexplicably glow.
101 Great Books for Kids: 2023 Nonfiction Picture Books
Here's an excellent starter pack of informational books on the 2023 101 list. Science, biographies, weird facts (Butt or Face anyone?)
101 Great Books for Kids: 2023 Picture Books
Here is a delightful encapsulation of some of the best of the best children's picture books produced in the year 2023 from our 101 list.
101 Great Books for Kids: 2023 Novels
This list of 2023 101 novels is filled with verse novels, collected short stories, mysteries, fantasies, adventure, comedy, and more!
101 Great Books for Kids: 2023 Nonfiction for Older Children
On the 2023 101 older nonfiction list we've food, harrowing adventures, tiny parasites, and animals that inexplicably glow.
101 Great Books for Kids: 2023 Nonfiction Picture Books
Here's an excellent starter pack of informational books on the 2023 101 list. Science, biographies, weird facts (Butt or Face anyone?)
