Reader's Advisory Resources
Reader's Advisory
Books for readers with dyslexia
These titles, featuring easier-to-read fonts and characters with dyslexia, are great for readers with dyslexia/who have reading difficulties
Early Readers - Nonfiction
Nonfiction books for beginning readers
Books for Kids Reading Above Reading Level
These books appeal to younger readers, but are on a higher reading level.
Early Literacy Resources
These books for parents and teachers provide ideas for teaching and growing early literacy
Books for readers with dyslexia
These titles, featuring easier-to-read fonts and characters with dyslexia, are great for readers with dyslexia/who have reading difficulties
Early Readers - Nonfiction
Nonfiction books for beginning readers
Books for Kids Reading Above Reading Level
These books appeal to younger readers, but are on a higher reading level.
Early Literacy Resources
These books for parents and teachers provide ideas for teaching and growing early literacy
If You Liked...
Readalikes
If You Liked KPop Demon Hunters...
Whether you're sweet like 'Soda Pop' or ready for a 'Takedown', these reads don't miss!
Smile
these realistic books feature middle school girls facing relatable issues and drama.
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
perfect for middle grade audiences, all of these short story anthologies will send a chill up your spine.
Wicked (for kids)
Wizard of Oz and Wicked books for the youngest fans of the musical
If You Liked KPop Demon Hunters...
Whether you're sweet like 'Soda Pop' or ready for a 'Takedown', these reads don't miss!
Smile
these realistic books feature middle school girls facing relatable issues and drama.
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
perfect for middle grade audiences, all of these short story anthologies will send a chill up your spine.
Wicked (for kids)
Wizard of Oz and Wicked books for the youngest fans of the musical
Monthly Favorites
Readalikes
Children's Middle Grade Books - October 2025
New books recommended by our Youth Collection Librarian for children 8-12.
New Picture Books - October 2025
October's best picture books as chosen by the Youth Collection Librarian.
Children's Middle Grade Books - September 2025
New books recommended for children 8 to 12.
New Picture Books - September 2025
The best picture books for September 2025.
Children's Middle Grade Books - October 2025
New books recommended by our Youth Collection Librarian for children 8-12.
New Picture Books - October 2025
October's best picture books as chosen by the Youth Collection Librarian.
Children's Middle Grade Books - September 2025
New books recommended for children 8 to 12.
New Picture Books - September 2025
The best picture books for September 2025.
Let's Start Reading
Let's Start Reading
Early Readers - Nonfiction
Nonfiction books for beginning readers
Building Background Knowledge
It's a great idea to read books that reflect your child’s experiences.
Dynamic Read Alouds
Making reading time fun is a great motivator for kids to read fluently on their own!
Interactive Books
Interactive books are great for building interest in reading, words, and letters, even for the smallest readers!
Early Readers - Nonfiction
Nonfiction books for beginning readers
Building Background Knowledge
It's a great idea to read books that reflect your child’s experiences.
Dynamic Read Alouds
Making reading time fun is a great motivator for kids to read fluently on their own!
Interactive Books
Interactive books are great for building interest in reading, words, and letters, even for the smallest readers!
History & Holidays
History
Halloween Picture Books
Get in the spooky mood with these old and new classic picture books.
(Not Too) Scary Picture Books
Check out these picture books that are spooky and scary.
Halloween Picture Books
Get in the spooky mood with these old and new classic picture books.
Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot
Check out these kid books to celebrate the high holidays of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot.
Halloween Picture Books
Get in the spooky mood with these old and new classic picture books.
(Not Too) Scary Picture Books
Check out these picture books that are spooky and scary.
Halloween Picture Books
Get in the spooky mood with these old and new classic picture books.
Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot
Check out these kid books to celebrate the high holidays of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot.
Tough Topics
Readalikes
Addiction and Alcoholism
Kids books that explain addiction and help them understand if a family member is struggling.
Body Positive Picture Books
Kids can learn to love their body for all it can do regardless of how it looks! Every body is beautiful.
Talking to Kids about Tragedy
These books will help teach kids how to cope with scary news events, explain what is happening in age appropriate ways.
Addiction and Alcoholism
Kids books that explain addiction and help them understand if a family member is struggling.
Body Positive Picture Books
Kids can learn to love their body for all it can do regardless of how it looks! Every body is beautiful.
Talking to Kids about Tragedy
These books will help teach kids how to cope with scary news events, explain what is happening in age appropriate ways.
Diversity
Readalikes
Indigenous Kid and YA Books
Children's and YA books about Native people and their cultures.
Asian and Pacific Islander Kids and YA Books
Childrens and YA books featuring AAPI characters.
Indigenous Kid and YA Books
Children's and YA books about Native people and their cultures.
Asian and Pacific Islander Kids and YA Books
Childrens and YA books featuring AAPI characters.
Staff Picks
Picture Books
Starting Preschool
Fun picture books for children starting preschool.
Halloween Picture Books
Get in the spooky mood with these old and new classic picture books.
(Not Too) Scary Picture Books
Check out these picture books that are spooky and scary.
Halloween Picture Books
Get in the spooky mood with these old and new classic picture books.
Starting Preschool
Fun picture books for children starting preschool.
Halloween Picture Books
Get in the spooky mood with these old and new classic picture books.
(Not Too) Scary Picture Books
Check out these picture books that are spooky and scary.
Halloween Picture Books
Get in the spooky mood with these old and new classic picture books.
Reader's Advisory Resources
Reader's Advisory
Understanding Kids Book Categories
Children’s books fall into six main categories based on age groups and format.
Fantastic Fiction - Series Information
Search and browse the complete works of over 60,000 bestselling fiction authors, with all the latest books and series listed in order.
Understanding Kids Book Categories
Children’s books fall into six main categories based on age groups and format.
Fantastic Fiction - Series Information
Search and browse the complete works of over 60,000 bestselling fiction authors, with all the latest books and series listed in order.
Search & Learn
Search and Learn
Novelist K-8 Plus Nonfiction
Need a list of books by topic or unit of study? Teach with books? NoveList K-8 Plus puts everything you need at your fingertips.
TeachingBooks for Libraries
Resources and Tools that Bring Children's and Young Adult Books to Life
Scholastic Book Wizard
Find books for your child's reading level.
