Reading Lists

Explore reading suggestions from our staff covering a variety of genres, interests, and more. Discover recommendations for every grade at the bottom of the page.

Picture Books Celebrating Women's History Month

Who Says Women Can't Be Doctors? by Tanya Lee Stone
Who Says Women Can't Be Doctors?
Tanya Lee Stone
Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly
Hidden Figures
Margot Lee Shetterly
Miss Paul and the President by Dean Robbins
Miss Paul and the President
Dean Robbins
Mae Among the Stars by Roda Ahmed
Mae Among the Stars
Roda Ahmed
She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton
She Persisted
Chelsea Clinton
Little Dreamers by Vashti Harrison
Little Dreamers
Vashti Harrison
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Women's History Month Books for Teens

Every Body Looking by Candice Iloh
Every Body Looking
Candace Iloh
Moxie by Jennifer Mathieu
Moxie
Jennifer Mathieu
The Lightning Dreamer by Margarita Engle
The Lightning Dreamer
Margarita Engle
Lies We Tell Ourselves by Robin Talley
Lies We Tell Ourselves
Robin Talley
Here We Are by Kelly Jensen
Here We Are
Kelly Jensen
She Takes a Stand by Michael Elsohn Ross
She Takes a Stand
Michael Elsohn Ross
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Romance Reads

Protecting Her Heart by Nancy Campbell Allen
Protecting Her Heart
Nancy Campbell Allen
Don't Want You Like a Best Friend by Emma Alban
Don't Want You Like a Best Friend
Emma Alban
Even if the Sky is Falling by Taj McCoy
Even if the Sky is Falling
Taj McCoy
Mrs. Nash's Ashes by Sarah Adler
Mrs Nash's Ashes
Sarah Adler
Can't Let Her Go by Kiana Alexander
Can't Let Her Go
Kianna Alexander
The Breakup Tour by Emily Wibberly
The Breakup Tour
Emily Wibberly
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Graded Reading Lists: Perfect for Kids of All Ages!

Preschool
With something for everyone – from animal lovers to vehicle enthusiasts – these books for preschoolers make reading fun!

Kindergarten
We’re sharing some of our favorite books for kindergarten-aged kids.

First Grade
These are some of our favorite books for first-graders.

Second Grade
These are some of our favorite books for second-graders. 

Third Grade
From mice to motorcycles, this list includes all different types of books geared for third-grade readers.

Fourth Grade
These are some of our favorite books for fourth-graders. 

Fifth Grade
From graphic novels to engaging non-fiction, this list has something for every fifth-grade reader!

Sixth Grade
These books are some of our favorite books for sixth-graders. 

Seventh Grade
These books are some of our favorite books for seventh-graders. They’re sure to be some of your favorites too!

Eighth Grade
From stories about families and friendships, to tales about shattered dreams and strange happenings, these books are real page-turners. And we think they’re just right for eighth-graders looking for some fascinating, leisure-time reads.

Ninth Grade
These books are some of our favorite books for ninth-graders.

Tenth Grade
These books are some of our favorites for tenth-graders.

Eleventh Grade
These books are some of our favorites for eleventh-graders.

Twelfth Grade
These books are some of our favorites for twelfth-graders.

 

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