Finding a Book Recommendation

What should you do if you don't know what to read next? How can you find a good book? You have several options...

1. Ask a librarian. If you are in need of a suggestion, feel free to email Ms. Seifert at julie_seifert@psbma.org.

2. Check out a book list:

• Brookline's Best Books - This list is created by Librarians in the Brookline Public Schools and is updated every year. Books are grouped by age level and then by genre. 

• Reading Rockets - Reading Rockets has information on book award winners, new books, and more. 

• We Need Diverse Books  - We Need Diverse Books is a grassroots organization that advocates for change in the publishing industry so that books reflect and honor all young people. Their website has lists of suggested books and more.

• Indie Bound Kids' Next - One of Ms. Seifert's absolute favorite places to find new books! These lists come out four times a year and feature new books recommended by staff at independent bookstores. 

• Cambridge Public Library Book Lists - Another favorite. The CPL has book lists for kids and teens, often focused on a certain theme (i.e. social justice, voting, etc.)

• New York Public Library Book Lists - Get ideas from one of the world's largest libraries!  

• Massachusetts Children's Book Awards - Every year, librarians and teachers in Massachusetts nominate about 20 middle grade books for the MCBA. This website has this year's picks as well as past picks. This is a great place to find books for middle graders (4th to 6th grade, approximately).