Recommended reading for youngest, elementary, and middle school readers.
As libraries across the Nation begin to open, parents and caregivers can use this summer reading list as a resource to keep their youngest readers through middle schoolers engaged. Selections highlight books focused on diversity, inclusion, and kindness; and the list features a title by the late Beverly Cleary.
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Books for youngest readers
Little Sunny Sunshine/ Sol Solecito
by Susie Jaramillo
by Susie Jaramillo
Me & Mama
by Cozbi A. Cabrera
by Cozbi A. Cabrera
Books for elementary readers
Stella Diaz Has Something to Say
by Angela Dominguez
by Angela Dominguez
This is Your Time
by Ruby Bridges
by Ruby Bridges
Books for middle school readers
The Breadwinner
by Deborah Ellis
by Deborah Ellis
Projekt 1065
by Alan Gratz
by Alan Gratz
Return to Sender
by Julia Alvarez
by Julia Alvarez
Stella by Starlight
by Sharon M. Draper
by Sharon M. Draper