Children's and Young Adult Services for Kentucky Libraries

KDLA supports public librarians who serve children and young adults by providing training, consultation, and coordination of statewide reading promotions. KDLA administers federal grants for enhancement of early childhood services in public libraries and for projects to promote school and public library partnerships.

Kentucky Summer Reading Program

Text Express Discussion Kits

Text Express Discussion Kits are complete youth programs designed around high quality books for children and young adults.

Graphic Novels

Resources for librarians developing a graphic novel collection.

Abraham Lincoln: Books for Children and Teens

Titles recommended by Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives

"The Wailing Banshees" - Paris/Bourbon County Summer Reading Program Presenters

Performer/Presenter Recommendations

Recommendations for guest performers for library programming, such as Summer Reading, Storytime, and holidays.

Submit Recommendations using the Form for Kentucky librarians

If you have questions concerning Children's and Youth Services, please contact Heather Dieffenbach at 502-564-8300 ext. 287 or heather.dieffenbach@ky.gov.