Recommended Reading Lists

Eager Readers - The editors here have collected a list of good titles for all ages, based on books they have read and enjoyed - the cream of the crop. Some are very light, others richer and more serious, but all have qualities that make them fun, memorable, and exciting - not bland, stuffy, or boring. Many of these are in print and most are available at your local library. In order to help you find books to match your child's age and tastes, they’ve organized the titles by subject and reading level.
Essential Books for Kids and Tweens by Common Sense Media – Common Sense Media consulted with teachers, librarians, and book critics to assemble what they consider essential titles for your home bookshelves or to download to your ereader, smartphone, or tablet. From the classics to more recent must-reads, fantasy to funny, they have more than 150 great book suggestions for your kids and teens.
Reading is Fundamental – RIF is the largest children’s literacy nonprofit in the United States. They also have a great website with a “Book Zone” where kids (and parents) can search thousands of books by author, age or category. Every month they have a feature book and author as well as animated stories and songs for kids.
Family Education – FamilyEducation.com has put together an age-by-age guide to all the classics every child should read.
Scholastic – Scholastic has put together some great lists for children who reluctant to read, are early readers who might enjoy a series, best sellers and their best choices broken down by age.