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1. Connecticut Reads: CT Governor's Reading Challenge
1. Connecticut Reads: CT Governor's Reading Challenge
Visit the Ct State Dept of Education CT Reads website (linked here) for a plethora of resources and tips. The Governor's Summer Reading Challenge is a great spot to find recommendations at all levels. (Click the left image or click here) . On this site, book list recommendations are provided by entering grade level.
2. Saxe's Own: "What to read next- Library Media Center"
2. Saxe's Own: "What to read next- Library Media Center"
The Saxe Library Media site has great recommendations at each grade level! Click on "What to Read Next" on the library website (also linked here and on the homepage and via the image to the left) Note: Kids may need to be logged into their NCPS accounts to access some resources.
3. National/State youth Awards
3. National/State youth Awards
Each year, award winners are announced at each level. Perhaps you'd like to try a Newbery Award nominee or a Newbery winner? These are national awards. Click the image to take a look at the winners or click here to learn more about the awards! The Connecticut Nutmeg awards are also popular choices each year! Perhaps try a past winner (2026) or a future nominee (2027). Click here to access the Nutmeg winners and nominees!
4. New canaan library & ELM Street books
4. New canaan library & ELM Street books
New Canaan Public Library's Children and Teen areas are exceptional! The librarians have curated books for those looking for any genre and all topics and the summer challenges and programs are exciting! Elm Street Books has new and great titles, too! Check out the great town resources to make your choices!
illustration by Marc Tushman (@SLJ)
5. Friends, Teachers, Family
5. Friends, Teachers, Family
Reading is often social! We love to get recommendations from friends, family, and teachers! Perhaps there's a book from a curriculum list that you wanted to read but didn't have time, or maybe a friend tells you about their favorite book that you can grab and read. We're never too old to read aloud with family! Or, maybe an audio book to/from events while in the car, reading together in a small book club, or partnering with an adult or friend will do the trick to talk about characters, themes and connections. Enjoy a book with others!
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