Embedded Files
Looking for something good to read? Don't know what to read next?
Looking for something good to read? Don't know what to read next?
You're in the right place.
You're in the right place.
This page has a little bit of everything - kid recommendations (NEW!), book lists from past years and links to my favorite book recommendation websites.
This page has a little bit of everything - kid recommendations (NEW!), book lists from past years and links to my favorite book recommendation websites.
Kids Recommendations 2025
Kids Recommendations 2025
This year, I'm trying something new and flipping the script. I asked a bunch of kids, ages 7 to11, to tell me their favorite books. I organized their recommendations by genre and added a short description for each. They came up with a great list of books to read this summer! How many have you read?
SHORT AVENUE KIDS RECOMMEND THEIR FAVORITE BOOKS
Great Summer reads - printable
Great Summer reads - printable
Here are three brochures (see below) filled with books kids tend to love - based on years of reader requests, favorites, and library buzz. You can download and print them (double-sided on the short edge works best!).
While I didn’t get a chance to make a new one this summer, these brochures still hold tons of great recommendations.
They aren’t strictly by grade level, and there’s some overlap between them. You know your kid best, but just to give you an idea:
– For 1st graders, brochures 1 and 2 might be a good fit, depending on their interests and reading level.
– For 4th graders, I’d suggest brochures 2 and 3.
Bring them along to the library or your favorite bookstore to get your summer (or winter! or whenever!) reading started!
5-8 year olds 2023 Short Ave Summer Reads FINAL (1).pdfAGES 5-8
AGES 5-8
EARLY READERS, EARLY CHAPTER BOOKS AND CHAPTER BOOKS WITH LOTS OF PICTURES
EARLY READERS, EARLY CHAPTER BOOKS AND CHAPTER BOOKS WITH LOTS OF PICTURES
Generally for kids 5-8 years old, but also check out the Chapter Books and Graphic Novels for kids ages 7-11.
_7-11 year olds 2023 Summer Reads Short Ave FINALv2.pdfAges 7-11
Ages 7-11
Chapter Books and Graphic Novels
Chapter Books and Graphic Novels
Generally for kids ages 7-11. Its our All Ages section. It has a great selection of chapter books and graphic novels for kids that are ready to move on from "easy chapter books" but might still want some illustrations in their chapter books, who might want a bigger type size, but also still want engaging stories. If you are looking for easier chapter books check out the Early Chapter Book pamphlet. If looking for more advanced chapter books check out Chapter Books and Graphic Novels Ages 9-12.
9-12 Year Olds 2023 Short Ave Summer Reads FINALv2.pdfAGES 9-12
AGES 9-12
Chapter Books and Graphic Novels
Chapter Books and Graphic Novels
Generally for kids ages 9-12. If you are looking for easier chapter books check out Chapter Books and Graphic Novels Ages 7-11.
FAvorite webSItes for even more book Recommendations
FAvorite webSItes for even more book Recommendations
IMAGINATION SOUP WEBSITE
IMAGINATION SOUP WEBSITE
Melissa Taylor is the woman behind Imagination Soup. She is a mom, former elementary teacher & literacy trainer, AND we share a similar taste in books. She has very comprehensive reading lists for kids of every age from elementary to middle school to high school!! Her lists are full of the best new books and some great favorites from the past. Highly recommended.
A MIGHTY GIRL WEBSITE
A MIGHTY GIRL WEBSITE
The world's largest collection of books, toys and movies for smart, confident, and courageous girls (but honestly, all kids can enjoy these wonderfully curated books).
Tips to Make Summer/winter Reading Happen
Tips to Make Summer/winter Reading Happen
1. CHOICE: Let your kids choose the books that they want read. This is a very important if you want your kids becoming life-long readers, and associate reading with pleasure. And yes, graphic novels count as reading too!
2. BOUNTY: Fill your house with lots of books. More books = more chances for your children to find a fantastic, amazing, very good book that they can’t put down. Weekly library visits make this much more economical.
3. LIBRARY: Use your local public library. Let your kids go WILD and check out lots of books!
4. TECHNOLOGY: Don’t forget about audiobooks, Epic!, Kindles, iPads, and Nook reading. Audiobooks are great for commutes to school or road trips, and totally count as reading too.
5. DOWN-TIME: We all need unscheduled time to rest and relax. Kids especially. Remember to make time during the day for rest and reading.
(Adapted from imaginationsoup.net)
Buying vs. Borrowing Books
Buying vs. Borrowing Books
While owning your own books and having a home library is important, buying lots of books can become expensive quickly! I highly recommend getting into the habit of using your local public library on a weekly basis if possible. We are fortunate to have TWO public library systems in Los Angeles that you can use to check out physical books and they also offer lots of digital options such as ebooks, audiobooks and so much more. I urge you to utilize this AMAZING and FREE resource.
Los Angeles Public Library www.lapl.org
Los Angeles County Library www.lacountylibrary.org
Happy Reading!!
Ms. Levy
Page updated
Google Sites
Report abuse