Reading Lists
Books about Music or Musicians

Are you looking for recommendations to complete your Read Across the County mission? Here are some books about music and/or musicians. 


Books by Local Authors

Are you looking for suggestions to complete your Read Across the County mission? Here are some books written by North Carolinians. 


Books featuring Main Characters with Disabilities

Are you looking for suggestions to complete your Read Across the County mission? Here are some books featuring main characters with a disability. 


Books Focusing on Family Relationships

Are you looking for suggestions to complete your Read Across the County mission? Here are some books with a focus on family relationships. 


Books Set in North Carolina

Are you looking for suggestions to complete your Read Across the County mission? Here are some books set in North Carolina.


Community Matters

We’re all in this together! These books explore adult friendships and how kindness and compassion can leave a lasting impression on individuals and their community.


Fun with Friends

Young readers can join in on the fun with books that teach the importance of working together toward a common goal and the power of friendship.


Read across the County 2023

Brought to you by New Hanover County Public Library, New Hanover County's Office of Diversity and Equity, and the Friends of the New Hanover County Library, Read acr ...
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Sharing and Caring

Engage preschoolers with picture books that feature characters playing, sharing, and celebrating diversity while building a strong foundation for reading.


United We Stand

Divided We Fall, United We Stand: a diverse range of stories about friendship, acceptance, and real-world issues important to teens.


2023 Trending Teen Favorites

Looking for your next read? These Young Adult titles have taken teen social media by storm!