Cather Book Club is a book club available to all 4th and 5th grade students at Cather. 

Members of the club are invited to a Google Classroom where the schedule, book quizzes, and other announcements will be shared.

Millard Reads Children's Choice Book Nominees 2025-26

• Lost Library by Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass

When a mysterious little free library appears overnight, a curious boy discovers a forgotten past that connects him to his town’s history. With help from a stray cat and an unexpected friend, he learns how stories can shape lives.

• Frindle by Andrew Clements*

Nick Allen loves stirring up fun at school, but his latest idea—renaming a pen a 'frindle'—spirals into a nationwide craze. Soon, Nick must decide how far he’s willing to go for the power of words and imagination.

• Invisible by Christina Diaz Gonzalez

Five students from very different backgrounds are thrown together for a community service project. Though they feel invisible at school, their shared struggles help them find friendship—and the courage to speak up when it matters most.

• The Last Beekeeper by Pablo Cartaya

Yolanda Cicerón’s father disappears, leaving behind a world where bees—and hope—are nearly gone. To uncover the truth, Yoly must dig into secrets, lies, and the power of community to protect what matters most.

• Nugly by M.C. Ross

When a scrappy little pug with a squished face is abandoned, he sets out to prove that being different doesn’t mean being unwanted. With determination and heart, Nugly shows that true beauty comes from loyalty and love.

• Secondhand Dogs by Carolyn Crimi

A pack of rescue dogs has finally found a happy home, but everything changes when their owner brings in a new dog who might not be what he seems. The dogs must stick together to protect each other—and their place in the family.

• Shelter by Christie Matheson

Maya and her little sister are facing homelessness after losing their apartment. As Maya struggles to stay strong, she learns about the power of resilience, kindness, and finding a place where you belong.

• The Smartest Kid in the Universe by Chris Grabenstein

After accidentally eating a jar of jelly beans that make him incredibly smart, Jake suddenly becomes the smartest kid alive. But brains alone won’t solve every problem—especially when the future of his school is at risk.

• Until Tomorrow, Mr. Marsworth by Sheila O’Connor

Set during the Vietnam War, eleven-year-old Reenie Kelly begins writing letters to a reclusive neighbor, Mr. Marsworth. Through their correspondence, she finds comfort, wisdom, and a friend who helps her face challenges at home and beyond.

• You Are Here: Connecting Flights by Multiple Authors

Twelve Asian American kids are stranded in an airport, each with their own story to tell. As their paths cross, they discover connections, shared experiences, and the strength that comes from being seen.

*Frindle is our Our School One Book selection for this school year, so we ask that students hold off reading it until second semester when we read it together.