Events › Best of the Best 2025 for Library Staff and Youth Educators

This event is geared toward library staff and youth educators. Hear book talks presented by Chicago Public Library staff.

Best of the Best showcases books from the past year selected by Chicago Public Library staff with high standards of writing and illustration which:

• address a significant curriculum need
• reflect living in an urban, multicultural society
• provide an innovative approach to topics for a youth audience
• and add excitement to programs and special projects

Agenda includes:

• Keynote: Bianca Xunise, author of Punk Rock Karaoke
• Books for Ages 5 to 8: Fiction
• Books for Ages 5 to 8: Informational
• Books for Ages 9 to 13: Fiction and Informational
• Books in Spanish for birth through 3rd grade
• Books for Teens
• Introduction to Manga for Teens
• Trauma Informed Book Group
• Book Browsing available all day

How to Attend
This event takes place in person. Register for this event through our form.

Accessibility
Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.