A list of high-quality children's literature for second graders.
Informational Text
Fantasy
Realistic Fiction
Folktales
Simple Biographies
Mystery
Poems
Series
By: Laura Marsh
Fact filled with traits, their habitats, & reproduction.
By: Becca Roberts
Learn about dangerous storms.
By: Ruby Bridges
True story of a little girl who stayed strong in the face of racism.
By: Jerry Pallotta
Packed with amazing facts about where bears live, how they hunt, how they eat, and their physical features.
By: Jory John
Smart humor with a sweet tooth.
By: Ari Avater
Friendships and heroic challenges.
By: Barabara Park
Story series using paper dolls.
By: Penguin Random House
Stitch and friends learn about being polite and minding his manners.
By: Aaron Blabey
Heros spring into actin with the baddest bunch in town!
By: Jamie Hector
A curious kind with a lot of heart building social emotional skills and handling stress.
By: Jacqueline Woodson & Leo Espinosa
Joy and freedom of the summer in the city.
By: Stacey Abrams
Inspiring tale of determination and advocacy.
By: Janice Harrington
Passion for science in the face of injustice.
By: Eric Luper
Courageous and heroic actions saves the day!
By: Monica Clark Robinson
A celebration of strong women who influence us.
By: Traci Sorell
Centering on the lives of Native & Indigenous people.
References
Scholastic. (2023). 31 favorite nonfiction books for grades 1-2. Scholastic. https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/teaching-
tools/booklists/31favoritenonfictionbooksforgrades1-2.html