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.

Agenda includes:

• Keynote: Natasha Tarpley, author of The Me I Choose to Be
• 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
• Book Browsing available all day

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.