Recommended Reading for Ages 0-18

Want to know what to read next? Check out these freshly curated booklists, then search the catalog for titles that interest you! Lots of these lists match the "Tails & Tales" theme. Some titles may be more easily available as e-books and downloadable audio through the Libby and Hoopla apps.

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Birth-Preschool Age

• Birth-Preschool Reading List - From the Association for Library Services to Children.
• Early Childhood Summer Reading Booklists - From School Library Journal.
• The Ultimate Summer Reading List for Kids Ages 3-5 - From Read Brightly.

Kindergarten-Grade 5

• Beginning Readers Booklist - Easy readers for kids building confidence and learning to read, from School Library Journal.
• Bugs, Birds & Animals - Recommended animal titles for all ages from Start With a Book.
• ​Kindergarten-Grade 2 Reading List - From the Association for Library Services to Children.
• Excellent Read-Alouds for Grades 1-3/Ages 6-8 - From ReadAloud.org and the Collaborative Summer Library Program.
• The Ultimate Summer Reading List for Kids Ages 6-8 - From Read Brightly.
• Grades 1-3 Reading List - Recent recommendations from The Horn Book.
• Grades 3-5 Reading List - From the Association for Library Services to Children.
• Booklists for Ages 8-12 - Middle grade recommendations for proficient readers from School Library Journal.
• The Ultimate Summer Reading List for Kids Ages 9-12 - From Read Brightly.​

Grades 6-8

• Grades 6-8 Reading List - From the Association for Library Services to Children.
• Middle School Reading List - Recent recommendations from The Horn Book.

Grades 8-12

• Young Adult Summer Reading Booklists - From School Library Journal.
• The Ultimate YA Summer Reading List - From Read Brightly.
• High School Reading List - Recent recommendations from The Horn Book.