Reading Levels and Reading Lists

Comprehensive site of recommended books for children. Users can browse by category (fantasy, graphic novels, poetry, sports) and by age/grade. Includes author resources and video clips. The site includes lists of "Read Alikes" and also recommended reading lists for boys and girls.

Book lists on a wide range of topics and interest levels compiled by the staff of the Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC).

Each year, thousands of children, young adults, teachers, and librarians around the United States select their favorite recently published books for the “Choices” reading lists. Three lists are created: Children's Choices, Teachers' Choices, and Young Adults' Choices.

Compiled by Mid-Continent Public Library, this database contains over 36,000 books in 4,900 series titles that are classified into three audiences:
Juvenile Easy [JE] – for birth through 2nd grade readers
Juvenile [J] – for 2nd through 6th grade readers
Young Adult [YA] – for 6th through 12th grade readers

Great stories never grow old! Chosen by children’s librarians at The New York Public Library, these 100 inspiring tales have thrilled generations of children and their parents — and are still flying off our shelves. Use this list and your library card to discover new worlds of wonder and adventure!

Revised every five years as a tool for several audiences (students preparing for college, educators, librarians, and parents) it offers opportunities for independent reading and lifelong learning. This list is developed by YALSA in collaboration with academic librarians from the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL).

Recommended reading lists on hot topics from the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC).

In one place, TeachingBooks.net provides instructional materials aligned to the books and authors on any reading list you're using:
ELA Common Core Standards exemplars;
Minnesota reading lists;
National book award lists;
Favorite elementary school book series;
Popular theme-based lists; and
Summer reading lists.