Picture Books for Earth Day
Earth Day began in 1970 and is celebrated annually on April 22nd. This global event raises awareness about environmental issues and encourages action to protect our planet, with the goal of inspiring people to take care of the Earth and its natural resources.

Black Beach: A Community, an Oil Spill, and the Origin of Earth Day
by Shaunna and John Stith

After a devastating oil spill off the coast of Santa Barbara in 1969 that harmed wildlife and habitats, local citizens, including school children, joined clean up crews to try to help. They picked up debris, rescued seabirds covered in oil, and collected oil in bottles to send to politicians in Washington.

Picture Books for Autism Acceptance Month
April is recognized as Autism Acceptance Month and World Autism Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding and acceptance of people with autism. These picture books from our library collection feature children on the autism spectrum. 

How to Build a Hug; Temple Grandin and Her Amazing Squeeze Machine
by Amy Guglielmo and Jacqueline Tourville

Young Temple Grandin loves folding paper into kites, swinging on the playground, and building things but she absolutely does not like hugs.  Inspiration strikes when Temple visits her aunt's ranch and notices how the ranch hands used a squeeze chute to calm the cows for vet exams.