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Parents Guides


Irving Public Library’s youth collections (also referred to as juvenile or children’s) are divided into collection areas based on the target age of the reader, the number of words in the book, reading level, and/or the subject matter. Items are placed in areas of the collection based on the publisher and author’s intended audience, and review source recommendations.


Becoming familiar with the definitions and intended usage of each collection is a good way for parents and caregivers to stay informed and make the best decisions for the child and family in selecting reading material.

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Early Literacy Collection
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Graphic Novel Collection
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More Library Card Options for Your Child
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Juvenile Collection
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Manga Collection
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Young Adult Collection
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Resources for Reviews

Resources for Content Reviews


  1. Library Catalog– examine the description of the book, check the attached review sources, review Novelist
  2. Read the book and/or the book jacket
  3. Ask for assistance at a library service desk 
  4. Engage with LibChat on the Irving Public Library website
  5. Visit free websites that also review the materials/books (sign-up may be required)


Reader reviews:

  1. Goodreads
  2. LibraryThing

Library/Bookstore perspectives:

  1. Booklist
  2. Kirkus

Parent perspectives:

  1. Common Sense Media
  2. GeekDad