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Staff Picks - RecommendationsStaff Picks - Recommendations<div class="ExternalClass0C860DF223024F26A7F09E3D13BA4D6A"><div><div class="ExternalClass488633DC1C80418F83F8B87CB53548F5" style="text-align:center;"><p><img src="/images/Lists/Staff%20Picks/Staff-Picks_web.jpg" alt="A variety of hands holding up different books" style="margin:5px;" />​</p><h4>Discover a world of reading recommendations and more! </h4><p style="text-align:center;">Arranged by subject and audience, these lists are carefully selected by Phoenix Public Library staff and other subject experts and offer the best in suggested reading, listening and watching. <br>Explore these lists and see what you discover!</p></div></div></div>

 

 

 

 

 

 

Juneteeth: A Reading ListJuneteeth: A Reading List<i class="fa-solid fa-flag-usa"></i>https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/browse/staff-picks/juneteenth​​Delve into the history of this pivotal moment in American history and explore its legacy through thoughtful examinations, fiction, poetry, children's books and more. <div class="ExternalClassF40A04A403BD4F4AAB0FFC28723569E8"><div class="ExternalClass8E00952B740A4814AD79A80EB0120FDE" style="text-align:left;">When President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation - freeing more than 3.5 million enslaved people in this country - it was <strong>1863</strong>.<br><br>When news of this finally reached the people it affected, it was June 19, <strong>1865</strong>.<br><br>In <strong>1866</strong>, Juneteenth, as the day the news was delivered came to be known, was first celebrated on its one-year anniversary. <br><br>In <strong>2021</strong>, Juneteenth was declared a federal holiday.<br><br>​​Delve into the history of this pivotal moment in American history and explore its legacy through thoughtful examinations, fiction, poetry, children's books and more. <br><br><h4 style="font-size:13px;"><br></h4></div></div>juneteenth
Mental Health AwarenessMental Health Awareness<i class="fa-regular fa-head-side-brain"></i>https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/browse/staff-picks/mental-health-awarenessMental health matters. Understand your brain, understand yourself. <div class="ExternalClass618F18BEC80E4C3490C0DEB5302448C3"><h2>​Mental health matters. </h2><h3>Understand your brain, understand yourself. Start with these books on topics such as anxiety, depression, grief, post-partum depression, ADHD, trauma, attachment, agoraphobia, and more. Start with what speaks to you and begin your healing era.<br></h3></div>mental-health-awareness
PridePride<i class="fa-solid fa-rainbow"></i>https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/browse/staff-picks/prideRecommendations ​​for books, films, and other resources for all ages celebrating the diverse voices of the LGBTQIA+ community.<div class="ExternalClass539091C38D364B7CBACF6CA57CBD6C1A"><h3>​See below ​​<span data-contrast="none" lang="EN">for books, films, and other resources for all ages celebrating the diverse voices of the LGBTQIA</span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN">+</span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN"> community.</span></h3><h3><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN"></span>​Because Pride is every day.​<br></h3></div>pride
Reading Lists for KidsReading Lists for Kids<i class="fa-solid fa-children"></i>https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/browse/staff-picks/kidsWhether you're looking for books in a specific reading level or want to browse different topics, this is the place for you!<div class="ExternalClass63C060273F2D473FAB9DC80B3302A36E"><h2>Whether you're looking for books in a specific reading level or want to browse different topics, this is the place for you!​<br></h2><br></div>kids
Reading Lists for TeensReading Lists for Teens<i class="fa-regular fa-children"></i>https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/browse/staff-picks/teensBrowse different topics in books, just for you!<div class="ExternalClass4DC1743EE52D4BD5AE4DB91EE34431BD"><h2>​Browse different topics in books, just for you!</h2><p><br></p></div>teens
Star WarsStar Wars<i class="fa-solid fa-stars"></i>https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/browse/staff-picks/star-warsVenture on a Jedi's journey to the stars FREE with your Phoenix Public Library card.<div class="ExternalClassB658806D99874F32AF17EA4DAE8D8A21"><h2>​Venture on a Jedi's journey to the stars FREE with your <a href="/services/borrowing/ecard-registration">Phoenix Public Library card</a>.​<br></h2></div>star-wars
What You're ReadingWhat You're Reading<i class="fa-solid fa-book-heart"></i>https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/browse/staff-picks/what-youre-readingWe asked and you answered. This is what Phoenix Public Library's social media community is reading lately.<div class="ExternalClassC00B1E4F6B4845A5B335E875B76B1A03"><h2>​We asked and you answered. </h2><h2>This is what Phoenix Public Library's social media community is reading lately.​<br></h2></div>what-youre-reading