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Health and Wellness Resource Guide: Read

Ideas, suggestions and lists for managing self-care, mental health and stress, locating social services and supports, parenting, and other resources

What is this page for?

This page provides Resources for Reading and Libraries

Reading Lists

31 Terrific Books Recommended By 31 Terrific Writers
From Buzzfeed
100 Notable Books of 2020 - The New York Times
The Best Books to Read While Social Distancing, According to Authors
From Oprah Magazine
Booker Prize
Books We Love
From NPR
Caldecott Medal Winners
For Children's Picture Books, USA
The Greatest Books of All Time
From Greatestbooks.org
Hugo Award
Literary award for the best Science Fiction or Fantasy
National Book Award
Nebula Award Winners
For Science Fiction and Fantasy
Newberry Award Winners
Distinguished contribution to American Literature for children
Pulitzer Prize Winners Fiction Category
Pulitzer Prize Winners General Non-Fiction

Local Libraries

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SVC READS Guides

READS Collection: Non-Fiction Titles about Real Events & Ideas
by Libby Sullivan Last Updated Mar 7, 2025 9 views this year
READS: SSR Guide
by Elena Bianco Last Updated Mar 3, 2025 5 views this year
Antiracism Resources: Students & Community
by Libby Sullivan Last Updated May 1, 2025 89 views this year

For the Kids

30 Best Children's Books of 2020
From Parents Magazine
Best Children's Books 2020
From the New York Times Book Review
Best Children's Books of All Time
From Time Magazine
KidLit at Home
free online learning resource created to support parents and educators during a time of increased need for learning enrichment, entertainment, and comfort.
Notable Children's Books 2020
From the Association of Library Service to Children
NPR 100 Favorite Books for Young Readers

SVC Video Tutorial - Find and Request a book from the library

How to Find a Book in the Library and Request it

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