From parenting how-tos to books that help kids look for — and be — the good in the world, these books promote respect, compassion, and dignity. For kids, parents, caregivers, teachers and anyone else in our communities, this list offers important reminders of diversity, equity, and inclusion, key to standing up for human rights.


You can also read along with the little ones in your life using books from our Pride collections!

Lambda Literary believes that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer literature is fundamental to the preservation of LGBTQ culture, and that LGBTQ lives are affirmed when these stories are written, published, and read. Read the full list of winners of the 34th Annual Lambda Literary Awards and borrow a few selections from our collection.

Wondering what your fellow KFPL patrons are reading? Here are the top five loans in May 2022, with some recurring favourites and a couple of new additions!