Summer 2026: Plant A Seed, Read

Plant a Seed, Read is rooted in the concept of farm to table. A farm grows food that nourishes our bodies; a library grows ideas that nourish our minds. Both food and stories connect us to our family, culture, economy, and ecology. iREAD 2026: Plant a Seed, Read will provide a context for exploring culture, history, science, health, and human connection.

Meet the 2026 featured illustrators:

Pete Oswald 

Hatem Aly

Wendy Xu

Sarah Ferone