ReadSquared Reading Program

Reading Lists

2023 Adult Fiction

Outstanding fiction published during the year that merits special attention from adult readers.

2023 Adult Nonfiction

List of recommended nonfiction titles that stimulate reading for pleasure and personal learning. This list is designed for adults.

2023 Grades 3-5 Nonfiction

This is a list of recommended nonfiction titles that stimulate reading for pleasure and personal learning. This list is designed for grades 3-5.

2023 Grades 6-8 Fiction

Reading list is for grades 6, 7 and 8 to encourage recreational reading.

2023 Grades 6-8 Nonfiction

A list of recommended nonfiction titles that stimulate reading for pleasure and personal learning. This list is designed for grades 6-8.

2023 Grades 9-12 Fiction

Students in grades 9 – 12 are encouraged to read books for pleasure from the list which includes fiction and nonfiction titles.

2023 Grades 9-12 Nonfiction

This is a list of recommended nonfiction titles that stimulate reading for pleasure and personal learning. This list is designed for grades 9-12.

2023 Grades K-2 Nonfiction

List of recommended nonfiction titles that stimulate reading for pleasure and personal learning. This list is designed for grades K-2.

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.

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.

Kids Book List Color Our World

Explore creativity, art, and colorful characters in these books for younger readers.

Outstanding Books for the College Bound

From the YALSA website: The books on this list offer opportunities to discover new ideas, and provide an introduction to the fascinating variety of subjects within a ...
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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.

Teen Book List Color Our World

Main characters with creative and artistic flair populate these books. Pick up a new book from the library or build your To Be Read (TBR) list -- reading colors your world!

United We Stand

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

Baby Book List

Not sure where to start? Consider checking out one or more of these titles. If you need help or more book suggestions, just contact a librarian.

Embrace Race, Provide Solace & Do Good

These 20 picture books offer a way to engage the broad range of emotions and needs of diverse children in our multiracial society in 2023. Use these books to help yo ...
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Kids - Classic Tales

Certain books stand the test of time -- true classics, they're enjoyed by each new generation of young readers. Some have been revamped with new covers or retool ...
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