Need summer reading ideas for your teenage readers? This list but is meant for all teenagers, 8th grade through 12th grade. I’ve marked just a few books with an asterisk that may be better for more mature readers. After all, there’s a big range of development between 13 and 18 as you well know. The […]
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6th Grade Summer Reading List (Ages 11 – 12)
Want to keep your 6th grader (age 11-12) reading all summer long? The best way is to make sure they have a lot of excellent books. I’ve debated forever and finally chosen the best books for your child to read. Here’s my 6th-grade summer reading list for kids ages 11 and 12. Of course, it’s not always […]
5th Grade Summer Reading List (Ages 10 – 11)
I believe it’s so important for children to have a choice of what to read. And I love getting recommendations as much as I do giving them to you. Here is the 5th-grade summer reading list, books for your kids ages 10 or 11, split into genres so kids can explore something in every category. […]
4th Grade Summer Reading List (Ages 9 – 10)
By the time your child is in 4th grade, it’s absolutely vital he or she continue to read at least 20 minutes a day. Did you know that summer learning loss will affect his or her reading comprehension if you skip reading over the summer? So look through this fourth grade reading book list to find the best books […]
2nd Grade Summer Reading List (Ages 7 – 8)
Summer reading lists & summer reading programs . . . Yes, it’s that time of year again — summer vacation! If you’re looking good books for kids going into the second grade, these books will keep your 2nd grader reading throughout the summer, developing and practicing their reading skills with excellent books. As you know, the more a […]
Poetry Books You Don’t Want to Miss
I want kids to read and love poetry. I really do. Why? Because while poems may seem easy to read because the words are concise and the text is short, the imagery, symbolism, and meaning generally pack a big punch. Which kids will appreciate later in life even more. Through the years, I’ve reviewed and […]
Free Summer Reading Programs for Kids (2019)
Want to keep your kids reading over the summer? How about joining a free summer reading program or two!? My kids loved the free books so we used to do more than one program. I especially recommend programs that reward with BOOKS not food. But first, you might want to know about these Imagination Soup […]