Although this is labeled generally religion, and the divider for it shows symbols from several major faiths, it's primarily Christian and Bible stories. Originally, I had the Bible stories in the Tales (I'm still kind of surprised nobody ever complained) and religious-themed books scattered about, with a lot mixed into some older Community categories. The collection of Jewish materials is mostly just based on availability - there's very little Jewish presence/interest in my small community and after buying a few items I generally stopped as they rarely circulated.
As far as specific titles, I focus on purchasing items which will, first of all, circulate and, secondly, satisfy patrons who would otherwise complain about a lack of "Good Christian books" or request that I purchase overpriced paperbacks and other titles that are not a good fit in a public library collection. Due to this category, I've had many positive interactions with patrons that I think would otherwise have ended with a bad experience for both the library and the patron.
I do have a specific Pinterest board of "Christian interest" and when choosing books I try to purchase those that reflect inclusion and kindness rather than specific theological or political messages. I've found Beaming Books and Zondervan to be good publishers in this regard and for more general spirituality titles, Running Press has some great choices as well.
Non-Christian Religious Titles
- Ramadan by R. J. Bailey
- How to be a witch by Gabrielle Balkan and Shana Gozansky
- Sometimes we pray by Mary Wagley Copp
- Eid for Nylah by Nizrana Farook
- Like the moon loves the sky by Hena Khan
- M is for mystical : a book for mini mystics by Emma Mildon
- Zen shorts & Zen socks by Jon Muth
Jewish titles
- Afikomen by Tziporah Cohen
- The not-quite-perfect Passover by Laura Gehl
- The midnight mitzvah by Ruth Horowitz
- This is the matzah by Abby Levine
- Measuring a year: A Rosh Hashanah Story by Linda Elovitz Marshall
- Welcoming Elijah by Leslea Newman
- Dinosaur on Passover by Diane Rauchwerger
- Sammy Spider's first Shavuot by Sylvia Rouss
- Awe-some days : poems about the Jewish holidays by Marilyn Singer
- More than enough: A Passover story by April Wayland
Most popular Christian titles
- Just in case you ever wonder by Max Lucado
- Mortimer's Christmas manger by Karma Wilson
- Twirl & Build by Emily Lex
- The biggest, best light by Daniel Darling
- Sparrow's Easter garden by Roger Hutchison
- The big wide welcome by Trillia Newbell
Most popular Bible stories
- Read it, see it, say it, sing it: knowing and loving the Bible by Hunter Beless
- Miracle Man: The story of Jesus by John Hendrix
- Go and do likewise! The parables and wisdom of Jesus by John Hendrix
- Read-Aloud Bible stories by Ella K. Lindvall
- Fox walked alone by Barbara Reid
- Exodus by Brian Wildsmith
- Baby Moses in a basket by Caryn Yacowitz
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