Music
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Kids' Books About Legendary Black Artists in Music
These kids' books celebrate the musical talents of legendary Black artists and their tremendous contributions to the music industry.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Note-Worthy Children's Books About Music and Musical Instruments
Music has the power to uplift, inspire, and even make us smarter. Here are 11 books for music lovers to treasure and explore.
Teen
16 Pitch-Perfect YA Books for Music Lovers
Here are 16 books for teens and YA readers who love music — and the listening experience that comes with it!
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Yee-haw! 12 Fantastic Picture Books for Country Music Lovers
Pull on those cowboy boots and get ready to honky-tonk! From books by country music stars to stories about rural life, these fabulous picture books are must-reads for avid country music fans and their kids.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Sing-Along Stories: 7 Delightful Picture Books Inspired by Children’s Songs
Reading stories inspired by familiar children’s songs can help kids feel like they’re one with the story. These books practically beg for little readers to sing along.
Baby & Toddler
Books to Help You Share the Things You Love with Your Baby
Part of the fun of being a new parent is imagining how you’ll introduce your child to what you love. From art to cooking to music to sports, these books can help you do just that.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
9 Toe-Tapping Picture Books Inspired by Popular Song Lyrics
Based on songs written by John Lennon, Mariah Carey, and more, these books bring messages of hope, enthusiasm, and love to young readers.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
7 Books About the Songs That Have Shaped Our Lives — and History
Here are eight books featuring songs that are more than just melody — they are part of the fabric of our country's politics, protests, and culture.
Tween
Narrating the The Inquisitor’s Tale: How My One ‘Crazy Idea’ Led to an Amazing Audiobook Experience
Author Adam Gitwitz discusses the obstacles of narrating the audiobook of his bestselling novel, and the unlikely path that led him to work with one of the leading scholars of early Western music in the world today.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Picture Books for Rock and Roll Parents and Their Kids
Pull out your old concert tees, turn on your favorite playlist, and enjoy these fabulous books about rock and roll, country, hip-hop, and punk rock together with the budding musicians in your life.
Growing Reader
Tween
Broadway Musicals by the Book: 5 Children's and YA Stories Adapted to (and from) the Stage
These stories have inspired stage adaptations and are perfect to read as a family before listening to the soundtrack and (if you're lucky) seeing them onstage.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
16 Awesome Picture Books to Read in 2016
Filled with funny, whimsical, and clever stories, these sixteen picture books are some of the most promising releases for 2016.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Kids' Music That Won’t Make Parents Want to Tear Their Hair Out
"Old MacDonald" forever on replay at your house? Our friends at the NYPL have rounded up a few children's albums that adults will actually enjoy (yes, really)!