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General Recommendations
"My Kid Wants to Read Wicked, What Do I Give Them?"
By:
IndyPL_TaylorVT
IndyPL_TaylorVT
Created on:
Oct 02, 2025
16 items
"Wicked: For Good" is coming to theaters on November 21st, the second part of the movie adaptation of the hit Broadwa...
6 likes
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Twins FTW!
By:
IndyPL_SarahS
IndyPL_SarahS
Created on:
Nov 12, 2024
25 items
A highly random smattering of novels and graphic novels published in the last few years featuring twins for National Twin Day. ...
1 like
General Recommendations
The Game is AFoot: Middle Grade Mysteries
By:
IndyPL_RyanL
IndyPL_RyanL
Created on:
Sep 13, 2023
21 items
Enjoy these middle grade mysteries that will delight readers of all ages! #IndyPLKids
4 likes
General Recommendations
Dreaming of Dragons
By:
IndyPL_BambiP
IndyPL_BambiP
Created on:
Feb 27, 2023
31 items
Who doesn't love dragons? Either they are fierce and scary or cute and cuddly. Enter this land of dragons, who will your favor...
5 likes
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Thankful for Books - Martindale-Brightwood November Display
By:
IndyPL_SarahT
IndyPL_SarahT
Created on:
Nov 08, 2022
52 items
Come see our November display and check out some of the featured books! We have old favorites and brand new books featuring div...
1 like
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Magical creatures
By:
IndyPL_SarahS
IndyPL_SarahS
Created on:
May 02, 2022
21 items
These series about cute animals with magical powers will keep you entranced. #indyplkids
2 likes
Top Picks
2022 Read Aloud Indiana: Middle Grades
By:
IndyPL_SarahB
IndyPL_SarahB
Created on:
Dec 10, 2021
27 items
Each year, a committee of the Indiana Library Federation looks at hundereds of books published in the prior three years. They l...
1 like
General Recommendations
Mystery and Murder...for kids
By:
IndyPL_KathleenS
IndyPL_KathleenS
Created on:
Sep 22, 2021
10 items
For young sleuths who don't want anything too scary or gory but love a good mystery #indyplkids
1 like
General Recommendations
Laugh Out Loud Chapter Books & Jokes
By:
IndyPL_CarrieS
IndyPL_CarrieS
Created on:
Apr 26, 2021
25 items
Knock, knock! Who's There? Orange. Orange, who?
Orange you glad we made a list, so you can find so many funny books in one ...
3 likes
General Recommendations
Rick Riordan Readalikes
By:
IndyPL_SarahS
IndyPL_SarahS
Created on:
Mar 18, 2021
19 items
If you love stories of modern kids fighting the biggest bad guys from mythology all around the world, you should totally read e...
2 likes
General Recommendations
For a Magical Adventure Start Here
By:
IndyPL_KeithD
IndyPL_KeithD
Created on:
Jan 21, 2021
18 items
This is a collection of middle grade fantasy and adventure books. More specifically, these books are the first in their respect...
2 likes
General Recommendations
Villains to cheer for
By:
IndyPL_SarahS
IndyPL_SarahS
Created on:
Aug 19, 2020
9 items
Just because they're bad guys doesn't mean they're bad guys. #indyplkids
4 likes
General Recommendations
Paper & Ebooks: Middle-grade Fantasy & Adventure
By:
IndyPL_CarrieS
IndyPL_CarrieS
Created on:
May 02, 2020
68 items
Exciting stories for fans of fantasy! These are just right for late grade school and middle school readers. We've listed both ...
Topic Guide
Top 10 Challenged Books of 2019
By:
IndyPL_KatieB
IndyPL_KatieB
Created on:
Apr 20, 2020
15 items
Every year, the American Library Association releases the top 10 challenged books from the previous year. How many of 2019's ti...
1 like
General Recommendations
Great Read-Alouds for Grades 4-6
By:
IndyPL_BambiP
IndyPL_BambiP
Created on:
Feb 29, 2020
51 items
Reading aloud to your children is not something you should stop just because they have learned to read on their own. These are ...
5 likes
Topic Guide
Favorite Teachers in Chapter Books
Created on:
Dec 12, 2019
18 items
We love teachers! Can you name your very favorite teachers? Do you have anybody that is Professor McGonagall good? What are the...
1 like
Genre Guide
A Multitude of Multicultural Christmas Books for Kids
Created on:
Nov 19, 2019
56 items
December is a time of year that brings people together. The happiness, generosity, and spirit of good will provides a great opp...
9 likes
General Recommendations
Christmas Holiday Movies - Children
By:
IndyPL_JessicaL
IndyPL_JessicaL
Created on:
Nov 12, 2019
100 items
'Tis the season for all things Christmas! From wholesome classics to modern favorites, check out this collection of titles sure...
4 likes
Topic Guide
National Chocolate Day
By:
IndyPL_KatieK
IndyPL_KatieK
Created on:
Oct 16, 2019
18 items
October 28th is National Chocolate Day, just in time for trick-or-treating and cookie baking! Here are all kind of mysteries an...
2 likes
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Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
By:
IndyPL_CarrieS
IndyPL_CarrieS
Created on:
Sep 09, 2019
36 items
these books offer the same kind of suspense and thrills. This is a list of middle grade books for future Stephen King fans. I...
2 likes
General Recommendations
Children's Books to Inspire a Love of Fantasy
By:
IndyPL_JosephL
IndyPL_JosephL
Created on:
Aug 03, 2019
25 items
Fantasy titles are, in many ways, a gateway for kids. A good, fantastical picture book will spark a child's imagination and ma...
5 likes
General Recommendations
Something Mysterious for Middle Grade Readers
By:
IndyPL_CarrieS
IndyPL_CarrieS
Created on:
Jun 19, 2019
30 items
Go beyond Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys... These books will keep you guessing! #indyplkids
4 likes
General Recommendations
IndyPL's 100 Favorite books for kids & teens
By:
IndyPL_TamiE
IndyPL_TamiE
Created on:
Apr 22, 2019
100 items
Check out the 100 favorites submitted by kids, the community, as well as Library staff. Classics, new titles, and a few by Hoos...
5 likes
Top Picks
Ms. Sarah's Favorite Books for Children/Teens
By:
IndyPL_SarahL
IndyPL_SarahL
Created on:
Dec 19, 2018
23 items
A list of my all-time favorite books (that I might have read more than once) #indyplkids
2 likes
