Reading Lists
Great Picture Books

Great Picture Books


Puzzling Questions

“Who in the world am I? Ah, that’s the great puzzle.” —Lewis Carroll. Dig Deeper with your little ones and expand their view of the world around them.


Stage Dreams

There's nothing like being on a stage! These books include the highs and lows of being on stage, performing and overcoming your fears for early readers.


Book to Film

It is always a blessing and a curse to see a great book turned into a movie. Here are just some books adapted into movies —just read the books before you watch them!


Great Books for New and Early Readers

Great books for those learning to read


Great Books for Readers in Grades 1-3

Great Books for Readers in Grades 1-3


Great Books for Middle Schoolers

Great Books for Middle Schoolers


Great Graphic Novels

Great Graphic Novels


Picture Books Celebrating Diversity

Picture Books Celebrating Diversity


Diverse Voices for Grades 3-5

Diverse Voices for Grades 3-5


True Stories and Fun Facts for All Ages

Great nonfiction books for all ages


Picture Books About Adventure

Picture Books About Adventure


Adventure Chapter Books

Adventure Chapter Books


Funny Picture Books

Funny Picture Books


Mystery Chapter Books

Mystery Chapter Books


2023 Monarch Award List

2023 Monarch Grades K-3 Readers' Choice Award List


2023 Bluestem Award List

2023 Bluestem Grades 3-5 Readers' Choice Award List


2023 Caudill Awards

2023 Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Choice Award List