School libraries are essential in reading development. They engage students' curiosity, provide easy access to a wide variety of reading materials at different levels, and support reading as a key component of lifelong learning. Paideia's library centers the school's culture of reading, providing a safe place where students are free to explore their own interests, read for pleasure, and grow through the discovery of multiple viewpoints.
These are some of our favorite book lists and websites. Please note that many lists contain books for children and teens. If you have a list to recommend, please email Jill. And for a great guide to helping your child become a reader, please read How to Raise a Reader from the New York Times.
1000 Black Girl Books Resource Guide
48 Best Middle-Grade Novels in Verse
American Indians in Children's Literature
American Indian Youth Literature Award
American Library Association Black Caucus Booklists
Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature
Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature
Children's Africana Book Award
Cooperative Children's Book Center, University of Wisconsin, Madison
Human Rights Campaign Welcoming Schools book lists
International Children's Digital Library
Middle Grade Books Under 250 Pages
No Flying, No Tights (comics and graphic novels)
Rise: A Feminist Book Project for Ages 0-18