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
Books for Reluctant Readers
These books are popular among young readers and feature engaging stories with relatable characters and fast-paced plots.
Hi/Lo For Teens
These books are written on a lower reading level but still include interesting stories.
Books for Kids Reading Above Reading Level
These books appeal to younger readers, but are on a higher reading level.
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
Books for Reluctant Readers
These books are popular among young readers and feature engaging stories with relatable characters and fast-paced plots.
Hi/Lo For Teens
These books are written on a lower reading level but still include interesting stories.
Books for Kids Reading Above Reading Level
These books appeal to younger readers, but are on a higher reading level.
Let's Start Reading
Let's Start Reading: Letter Knowledge
Teach letter knowledge and sounds with these activities, resources, and books.
Decodables and Phonics
Decodable books are simple beginning readers that utilize the letters, sounds, and phonics new readers are learning.
Newborn and Infant Literacy
Instill a love of reading and build early literacy skills with these tips and tricks for reading with an infant.
Picture books to teach phonemic awareness
Phonemic awareness is the knowledge and understanding of the different sounds that make up a word.
Let's Start Reading: Letter Knowledge
Teach letter knowledge and sounds with these activities, resources, and books.
Decodables and Phonics
Decodable books are simple beginning readers that utilize the letters, sounds, and phonics new readers are learning.
Newborn and Infant Literacy
Instill a love of reading and build early literacy skills with these tips and tricks for reading with an infant.
Picture books to teach phonemic awareness
Phonemic awareness is the knowledge and understanding of the different sounds that make up a word.
Grade & Age Level Recommendation Lists & Award Winners
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Dog Man
these series are highly illustrated featuring anthropomorphic characters and wacky situations.
Diary of A Wimpy Kid
these chapter books feature middle school and tween characters dealing with humorous situations and mix illustrations and text.
The Lightning Thief
like Percy Jackson, these titles mix reality with mythology and feature dynamic, fun characters.
Smile
these realistic books feature middle school girls facing relatable issues and drama.
Dog Man
these series are highly illustrated featuring anthropomorphic characters and wacky situations.
Diary of A Wimpy Kid
these chapter books feature middle school and tween characters dealing with humorous situations and mix illustrations and text.
The Lightning Thief
like Percy Jackson, these titles mix reality with mythology and feature dynamic, fun characters.
Smile
these realistic books feature middle school girls facing relatable issues and drama.
Monthly Favorites
Readalikes
New Middle Grade - August 2026
New chapter books and graphic novels.
New Picture Books - August 2026
New picture books for August by some of our favorite authors and illustrators.
July 2026 - Picture Books
Cuddle up with a brand new picture book this July.
New Middle Grade - August 2026
New chapter books and graphic novels.
New Picture Books - August 2026
New picture books for August by some of our favorite authors and illustrators.
July 2026 - Picture Books
Cuddle up with a brand new picture book this July.
History & Holidays
History
Christmas Picture Books
Get in the festive mood with these old and new classic picture books.
Halloween Picture Books
Get in the spooky mood with these old and new classic picture books.
Valentine's Day Picture Books
Share a great picture book with your tiny valentine.
We Say Thanks
These picture books feature characters practicing gratitude all year round.
Christmas Picture Books
Get in the festive mood with these old and new classic picture books.
Halloween Picture Books
Get in the spooky mood with these old and new classic picture books.
Valentine's Day Picture Books
Share a great picture book with your tiny valentine.
We Say Thanks
These picture books feature characters practicing gratitude all year round.
Tough Topics
Readalikes
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.
ADHD Representation
These middle grade books feature characters with ADHD.
Adoption and Foster Care
These picture books depict diverse families that were made through adoption and foster care.
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.
ADHD Representation
These middle grade books feature characters with ADHD.
Adoption and Foster Care
These picture books depict diverse families that were made through adoption and foster care.
Diversity
Readalikes
Asian and Pacific Islander Kids and YA Books
Childrens and YA books featuring AAPI characters.
Asian and Pacific Islander Kids and YA Books
Childrens and YA books featuring AAPI characters.
Staff Picks
Picture Books
Audiobooks for Young Kids
These audiobooks are not too long with engaging, easy stories and are perfect for kids who are not quite reading on their own yet.
Chapter Book Storytime
Snuggle up for cozy bedtime reading with these titles - perfect for reading out loud to older kids who are transitioning to longer books.
Newborn books
Books are for everyone - even the very youngest. Check out these board books - perfect for tummy time and stimulating your newborn's mind.
Audiobooks for Young Kids
These audiobooks are not too long with engaging, easy stories and are perfect for kids who are not quite reading on their own yet.
Chapter Book Storytime
Snuggle up for cozy bedtime reading with these titles - perfect for reading out loud to older kids who are transitioning to longer books.
Newborn books
Books are for everyone - even the very youngest. Check out these board books - perfect for tummy time and stimulating your newborn's mind.
Digital Resources
Reader's Advisory
Prevent the Summer Slide
Check out some ideas to prevent the summer slide without cutting into summer fun.
Understanding Kids Book Categories
Children’s books fall into six main categories based on age groups and format.
Prevent the Summer Slide
Check out some ideas to prevent the summer slide without cutting into summer fun.
Understanding Kids Book Categories
Children’s books fall into six main categories based on age groups and format.
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.
