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Students who read at least 4 books over the summer are less likely to experience "summer slide," the decrease in reading skills teachers notice at the beginning of the new school year. Start with these Summer Reading Buzz suggestions.

Summer Reading List Grades PreK–K
This list is full of fun picture books, both old classics and future classics, to share with emerging readers.
Summer Reading Grades K–2
From Dr. Seuss to Judy Moody, early readers will find their favorites here.
Summer Reading Grades 3–5
From Goosebumps to Inkheart, this list covers a wide range of reading abilities.
Summer Reading Grades 6–8
Both voracious readers and reluctant readers will find books to entice them here.

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The Calder Game
by Blue Balliett
Grades 4–7

Read the newest art-inspired mystery by the author of Chasing Vermeer and The Wright 3.

For Teachers

LaRue for Mayor by Mark Teague Grades PreK–3

Teague delivers more uproarious escapades of the unforgettable dog Ike.

More Picture Books

Saving Mr. Nibbles by Patrick Carman Grades 2–5

A funny new series for younger readers by the author of The Land of Elyon saga.

More Early Reader Books

Everything But the Kitchen Sink: Weird Stuff You Didn't Know About Food by Frieda Wishinsky, Elizabeth MacLeod Grades 4–7

This book offers a strange and fascinating glimpse of food through history, science, art, superstitions, and world records.

More Middle Grade Books

Once Upon a Prom: Date by Jeanine Le Ny Grades 7–12

Prom Night is finally here! What does the night have in store for Jordan, Tara and Nisha?

More Young Adult Books

For Librarians

A True Book^™:Food Allergies Grades 3–5: Series Relaunch!

America the Beautiful, Third Series: Maine Grades 5–8: All new text!

More Nonfiction Series From Scholastic Library Publishing

Books come alive with Weston Woods videos, faithful audiovisual adaptations of new and classic children's books that motivate readers of all levels.

Voyage to the Bunny Planet by Rosemary Wells Grades PreK–3: Three bunnies travel to the gentle Bunny Planet, after each has a truly dreadful day.

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More Weston Woods Videos

The largest Spanish-language book distributor in the country, Lectorum offers translations of popular English titles and books originally published in Spanish.

Harry Potter y la piedra filosofal by J. K. Rowling Grades 5–12: The captivating story of a young boy who starts off as an unloved orphan mistreated by his hideous relatives, and ends up a hero in the world of magic.

More Spanish Language Books From Lectorum

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage this month with titles that honor the cultures of Asia, and Asian America.

Fortune Cookie Fortunes by Grace Lin Grades K–3: This exuberant story about a Chinese meal includes a history of the fortune cookie.

The Gold-Threaded Dress by Carolyn Marsden Grades 3–5: When a Thai-American girl moves to a new neighborhood, her classmates exclude her because she is different.

Bat 6 by Virginia Euwer Wolff Grades 6–8: After the attack at Pearl Harbor, racial tensions flare at a sixth-grade softball game.

Children of the River by Linda Crew Grades 9–12: A teenage refugee from the genocide in Cambodia tries to assimilate into American culture.