Whether your big day is coming up soon or is months away, these reads from the New Orleans Public Library are a fun way to get excited and prepared for your next birthday, birthday party, or celebration of any kind.
Children
On Our Way! What a Day! by JaNay Brown-Wood & Tamisha Anthony
The grandkids are excited to celebrate Gram’s birthday, but they need the perfect gift to make the day truly special. This heartwarming story highlights the power of a thoughtful, heartfelt present and the joy it can bring.
Let’s Party!: A DIY Illustrated Guide to 10 Fantastic Birthday Parties by Melissa Iwai
Kids can create their own birthday party in a DIY birthday planner featuring 10 birthday themes and more than 70 recipes and activities, such as baking dinosaur cakes, creating robot piñatas, designing superhero outfits, and more.
The Great Dinosaur Sleepover by Linda Bailey & Joe Bluhm
Jake wants a dinosaur sleepover for his birthday, but his friends come down with the flu. When Jake investigates a strange noise at night, he finds prehistoric party guests in his living room. They’ve invited themselves in to make sure Jake has a birthday he’ll never forget—just don’t tell the T-Rex!
Middle Grade
My Friend from the Future by Dustin Brady & Jesse Brady
Bentley Carmone’s 13th birthday party goes awry when video game aliens kidnap all his guests. To save his buddies, Bentley must team up with Polly, a gas station mascot who thinks she’s from the future. Can Bentley get through to his new friend before it’s too late?
Turning Twelve by Kathryn Ormsbee & Molly Brooks
Katie can’t wait to turn 12, but sometimes it feels like there’s so much new stuff she can barely keep up. Maybe growing up isn’t as much fun as she had expected. Can Katie stay true to herself and embrace the person she’s growing up to be?
American Girl Birthday!: Cakes, Cupcakes & Specialty Treats
Helping kids gain confidence and baking skills in the kitchen, this super sweet book from American Girl showcases 50 party-ready recipes for cakes, cupcakes, and ice cream treats, along with ideas for party favors and games to make every birthday special
Teen
Our Infinite Fates by Laura Steven
Evelyn remembers every one of her past lives—each ending in her murder before her 18th birthday at the hands of Arden, a supernatural being she’s bound to. Now, to save her sister and finally break their deadly curse, she must resist the pull of a dangerous, forbidden love.
Nothing Special 1: Through the Elder Woods by Katie Cook
Callie has always believed she’s nothing special—despite being friends with a ghost named Radish and having a dad who runs a magical antique shop. But everything changes on her 17th birthday when she returns home with her friend Declan to find the shop in ruins and her dad missing. Now, it’s up to Callie, Declan, and Radish to team up and bring him back.