ReadSquared Reading Program

Reading Lists

Adventure Begins at Your Library (Fiction)

Celebrate summer reading with these adventure-themed books that support the 2024 CSLP summer reading program. These books are suitable for grades 4-6. (Suggestions b ...
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Adventure Begins at Your Library! (Fiction)

Support the CSLP theme Adventure Begins at Your Library with a variety of adventure stories. (Suggestions brought to you by NoveList Plus through MeL.)

Adventure Begins at Your Library! (Fiction)

Support the CSLP theme Adventure Begins at Your Library with adventure stories ranging from survival tales to road trip reads. These books are suitable for grades 7 ...
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Adventure Begins at Your Library! (Non-fiction)

Support the CSLP theme Adventure Begins at Your Library with a variety of real-life adventure stories. (Suggestions brought to you by NoveList Plus through MeL.)

Adventure Tales

Bring exciting tales to life in the pages of these books for preschoolers and early readers. From animal friends to robots, explorers to secret agents, these adventu ...
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Alex Awards (YALSA)

Going all the way back to 1998, YALSA (Young Adult Services Association) has been giving out Alex Awards to books written for adults that appeal to young adults betw ...
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All Together Now (0-8) - NoveList Plus

Unity, friendship, empathy, and kindness are all part of these picture books that support the CSLP summer reading program in 2023. (Brought to you by NoveList Plus through MeL.)

All Together Now (9-12) - NoveList Plus

Sticking together, finding community, and standing up for what you believe in are all part of these books that align with the 2023 CSLP Summer Reading theme All Toge ...
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All Together Now (Adults) - NoveList Plus

Sticking together, finding community, and family relationships take center stage in these books that align with the 2023 CSLP Summer Reading theme All Together Now. ...
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All Together Now (Teens) - NoveList Plus

Sticking together, finding community, and standing up for what you believe in are all part of these books that align with the 2023 CSLP Summer Reading theme All Toge ...
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Community Matters

We’re all in this together! These books explore adult friendships and how kindness and compassion can leave a lasting impression on individuals and their community.

Coretta Scott King Book Awards

The Coretta Scott King Book Awards was founded in 1969 and is awarded to African-American authors and illustrators whose works reflect the African-American experienc ...
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Friendship

This list was curated by the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) to go along with the 2023 summer reading theme "All Together Now." This list centers o ...
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Fun with Friends

Young readers can join in on the fun with books that teach the importance of working together toward a common goal and the power of friendship.

Kindness

This list was curated by the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) to go along with the 2023 summer reading theme "All Together Now." This list centers o ...
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Margaret A. Edwards Awards (YALSA)

The Margaret A. Edwards Award (also known as the Edwards Award) is awarded annually to an author with works that have been influential for adolescents. This award is ...
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Nature Seekers

Introduce young readers to the natural world, travel, conservation, and other adventures while they engage with these exciting stories told by a fun cast of characters.

Printz Award -YALSA

The Michael L. Printz Award (more commonly called the Printz Award) is awarded to a book that is considered the best book for young adults based on its literary meri ...
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Pura Belpré Award - YALSA

The Pura Belpré Award is given by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) and the National Association to Promote Library and Information Services ...
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Sharing and Caring

Engage preschoolers with picture books that feature characters playing, sharing, and celebrating diversity while building a strong foundation for reading.

The Amelia Bloomer Book List

The Amelia Bloomer Books List award is given to "appealing feminist books for young readers" which are published in the United States. You can find more informa ...
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The Great American Read

The PBS Great American Read list of 100 favorite books. How many have you read?

Travel, Intrigue, & Adventure

These books will capture the imagination of adult readers, with a mix of genres and voices.

United We Stand

Divided We Fall, United We Stand: a diverse range of stories about friendship, acceptance, and real-world issues important to teens.

Wild and Free

A diverse range of stories about friendship, acceptance, adventure, and nature geared toward the YA reader.

William C. Morris Award - YALSA

The William C. Morris Award (often referred to as simply the Morris Award) is named for 20th century publisher William C. Morris. The award is given out by the Young ...
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YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction

The YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction is given annually to a nonfiction book written for young adults. This list includes both winners and finalists from ...
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Birth to 12 Months

Start early and raise a book lover by reading to newborns. These hand-selected books are designed for babies birth to 12 months including durable board books and colorful pictures.

Look Up! Explore Our Universe Infant & Pre-K

The universe is an expansive place! These great books for infants and pre-k explore the Universe we live in and the wonders of the world. This list has been provided by STAR Net.

1000 Books - 12 to 24 Months

Help young children develop a love for reading that will last a lifetime. Read these fun books about animals and rhymes to your young one and watch their imagination grow.

Look Up! Explore Our Universe Early Elementary

The universe is an expansive place! These great books for early elementary explore the Universe we live in and the wonders of the world. This list has been provided by STAR Net.

2 to 3 Year Olds

Encourage your toddler to read with exciting books that span from simple picture books to more elaborate stories. Watch your child grow into a lifetime book lover.

Look Up! Explore Our Universe Upper Elementary

The universe is an expansive place! These great books for upper elementary explore the Universe we live in and the wonders of the world. This list has been provided by STAR Net.

4 to 5 Year Olds

Prepare your child for school by exposing them to reading at a young age. This book list is designed for 4 to 5 year olds as they prepare to enter kindergarten.

Look Up! Explore Our Universe Tweens

The universe is an expansive place! These great books for tweens explore the Universe we live in and the wonders of the world. This list has been provided by STAR Net.

Look Up! Explore Our Universe Teens & Adults

The universe is an expansive place! These great books for teens and adults explore the Universe we live in and the wonders of the world. This list has been provided by STAR Net.