Kid-Approved Books
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12 Kid-Approved Books for Advanced Fourth and Fifth Grade Readers
It can be hard for advanced readers to find that just right book. Check out these age-appropriate yet challenging books kids recommend as must-reads.
Growing Reader
15 Books That 6- to 8-Year-Old Boys Say Are Must-Reads
These books had 6- to 8-year-old boys raving, either because they made them laugh, were full of adventures, or were so exciting they had to keep reading.
Tween
6 Books That 6th Grade Girls Are Raving About
The secret to getting busy tweens to read? Finding the book that hooks. Sixth graders are raving about these friendship and adventure stories.
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14 Kid-Approved Books for Advanced Fifth and Sixth-Grade Readers
These books are loved by advanced fifth and sixth-grade readers for their unique character voices, complex plots and themes, and high page counts.
Growing Reader
Tween
16 Nonfiction Books Kids Will Actually Read
Reading nonfiction doesn't have to be a chore for kids. These kid-approved informational books will appeal to even the most reluctant nonfiction readers.
Growing Reader
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12 Graphic Novels Elementary Schoolers Love
As an elementary school librarian, graphic novels were one of my favorite tools for helping reluctant readers get excited about checking out a book.
Growing Reader
10 Buzz-Worthy Chapter Book Series for 6- to 8-Year-Olds
Here are 10 “kid-approved” series that you may not know about but come highly recommended by young readers.
Growing Reader
14 Kid-Approved Books for Advanced First and Second Grade Readers
These books are wholesome enough for a 6- or 7-year-old but also offer depth and complexity that make them thought-provoking for advanced readers.
Tween
12 Kid-Approved Middle Grade Books That Tackle Mental Health
Books with thoughtful portrayals of characters who encounter mental health issues can offer tween readers comfort, connection, and inspiration.
Growing Reader
20 Kid-Approved Books for Advanced Second and Third Grade Readers
It can be challenging for advanced readers in early elementary grades to find more complex texts that are still age-appropriate. These 20 books are just right.
Tween
10 Female-Led Novels That Tween Boys (and Girls) Love
These middle grade books draw in boy and girl readers alike with their engaging plots, rich settings, and strong female protagonists.
Tween
10 Bingeable Series That Middle Grade Readers Love
If you want your child to read more, a tried and true strategy is to get them hooked on a great series. These kid-approved options are highly bingeable according to young readers.
Growing Reader
Tween
Why Kids Say They Love Fairy Tales
Almost any young person can tell you the basic plot of Cinderella or Hansel & Gretel or Little Red Riding Hood. What is it about this genre of stories that make them so memorable and so loved by kids and adults?
Tween
17 Books That Kids Say Have Helped Them Find Their Own Voice
We asked tween readers to share some of the books that have helped them discover their own voice and develop their own view of the world.
