Want some help choosing books for your child? Check out the following links for book recommendations!
NEW! Social Emotional Learning Picture Books
NEW! Books exploring the transgender experience compiled by Elli Stern from Sudbury for Racial and Social Justice
ALA Youth Media Awards 2022 (Announced 1/24/22)
Massachusetts Children’s Book Award (MCBA) Books 2021-2022
Massachusetts Children’s Book Award (MCBA) Books 2020-2021

- African American Voices
- Asian American Voices
- Diverse Abilities
- Female Voices
- Hispanic American Voices
- Immigrant and Refugee Voices
- LGBTQIA+ Voices
- Native American Voices
- Social Justice and Racism
- Voices of Those Experiencing Poverty and Homelessness

Recommendations on HOOPLA! eBooks and audiobooks instantly available for download – no holds or waiting! (Sudbury residents only; limited to 20 titles per month). Would your kids rather read a “real” book, but you’re not sure WHAT to request? All the HOOPLA Goodnow Children’s Staff Picks are also physical books in the Goodnow collection! You can use the HOOPLA links to help you find books, then request them in our online catalog for pickup at the library.
Still need help? Request a Book Bundle! A Book Bundle is three books, based on your child’s interests and reading level, chosen for just for you by staff in the Children’s Department! Request one today HERE!