A family of four reading together

What is PJ Library?

PJ Library sends free, award-winning books that celebrate Jewish values and culture to families with children from birth through 12 years old. Learn More.

How do I sign up?

Signing up is free, easy, and takes less than 3 minutes. Join today!

What to Read Next

Explore Reading Lists
Find books for every occasion. From holidays to humor and from board books to b-mitzvah, we have a reading list to match. Don't worry, tweens -- there's more for you on the PJ Our Way blog.

History in the Making
Kids love fascinating real-life and history-inspired stories too. Discover a new favorite, including biographies and historical fiction.

Haggadah

Back to School

Starting Fresh
What do getting ready for school and making friends have to do with cooking? Recipe creator Ruhama Shitrit shares back-to-school parenting advice and Jewish wisdom.

Easy Back-to-School Lunches
We have tons of tasty recipes that make packing school lunch a snap, including these cheese and corn fritters. And don't forget these fun printable lunchbox notes.

PJ Library Presents

Listen at home or on the go with two new magical podcasts, available everywhere you get podcasts.

Beyond the Bookcase: Familiar fairy tales come to life when Miri and Micah visit the wonderful land of Mashal. 

Afternoons with Mimi: Everyone's favorite grandmother, Mimi, reads books, folktales, and original stories that will capture the imaginations of young and old alike.

Kindness to Animals

Why We Chose This Book

The Story Behind Your Favorite Stories
Curious how PJ Library's Book Selection Committee chooses what to send? Here's the backstory behind some of our selections.

Submitting to PJ Library
If you have an idea for a PJ Library book, let us know! Learn more about our selection process and how to submit a manuscript.

The Next Chapter of PJ Library: PJ Our Way

PJ Our Way is for kids ages 9-12, and it's kid-driven. They choose their own books each month, creating a tailored experience totally based on their own interests and reading level.

Learn more and sign up your middle grade reader.