ReadSquared Reading Program

Reading Lists

50 States of Reading

If you’re are up for an American Reading Challenge or just curious what could be the best books set in every state, be sure to check out this list.

Adult Nonfiction for Animal Lovers

Fascinating nonfiction books for animal lovers

Adult Summer Beach Reads

Kick back and enjoy the summer with these new and noteworthy books.

Adults Best Sellers

Adult Current bestsellers or bestsellers from years gone by

Adventure Begins at Your Library Middle Grade

This year's summer reading program theme is Adventure Begins at Your Library! It's all about daring and brave activities in books and the outside world. This list fo ...
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Adventure Begins at Your Library Picture Books

This year's summer reading program theme is Adventure Begins at Your Library! It's all about daring and brave activities in books and the outside world. This list fo ...
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All Together Now Middle Grade

This year's summer reading program theme is All Together Now! It's all about kindness, friendship, and unity. This list focuses on titles for older children.

All Together Now Picture Books

This year's summer reading program theme is All Together Now! It's all about kindness, friendship, and unity. This list focuses on titles for younger children.

Animal Tales for Adult Readers

Some memorable books from your childhood often feature special relationships between humans and animals, which taught some very important lessons about love, friends ...
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Asian American Heritage

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage month

Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature Winner

Every year, an award is given to a book that promotes Asian/Pacific American culture and heritage and is awarded based on literary and artistic merit. The ...
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Authors A to Z

There are so many amazing children's authors! Here is one for every letter of the alphabet.

Back to School

With back to school time approaching, start reading some of these comforting titles with your little learners.

Banned Books Week

Banned Books Week is at the end of September every year and highlights the way that books unite us and censorship divides us. Everyone should have the right to read ...
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Be My Valentine

Share your love for others with these children's books on Valentine's Day!

Beijing 2022

Every four years, the whole world gets together to compete for the Winter Olympics! This year, Beijing is in the spotlight as the host. Enjoy these picture books and ...
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Best Board Books

Board books are a great way for your little one to develop listening skills, visual skills, and early literacy. This list includes some of our favorites.

Best of 2020 Children's Novels

So many notable children's novels came out in 2020. Here's a list of the ones considered the best!

Best of 2020 Picture Books

So many notable picture books came out in 2020. Here's a list of the ones considered the best!

Best of 2021 Children's Novels

So many notable children's novels came out in 2021. Here's a list of the ones considered the best!

Best of 2021 Picture Books

So many notable picture books came out in 2021. Here's a list of the ones considered the best!

Book Bundles

Check out one of our new Book Bundles and save time on browsing. Each Book Bundle includes 5 picture books, stickers, activity pages, and other fun items centered around a theme that kids will love.

Bugging Out on Bugs

All things bugs, insects, and other flying and crawling creatures!

Caldecott Medal Winners

Every year, an award is given to the best American picture book. Here are the most recent winners.

Celebrating Black History Month

Every February, we celebrate the lives and accomplishments of African Americans and the rights that they have fought for. This list includes picture books, middle grade, and non fiction.

Children's Books On Screen

Since movies and television were created, we have transformed beloved books to the screen. Here is a list of children's books that have been adapted into movies and ...
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Children's Poetry

April is National Poetry Month, 30 days of celebrating the joy, expressiveness, and pure delight of poetry.

Classic Children's Books

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Concept Books

These picture books focus on early concepts like colors, shapes, numbers, and the alphabet

Coretta Scott King Award Winners

Every year awards are given to the best African American authors and illustrators, honoring Dr Martin Luther King Jr and his wife, Coretta Scott King. Includes Juv and YA titles.

Cozy Mysteries

Cozy Mysteries for Animal Lovers

Creature Feature

Mythical and magic monsters are all over our favorite fiction children's books!

Dealing with Feelings

This list of children's books includes all sorts of big feelings and how to deal with them. Giving your feelings a name and learning how to be handle them will help ...
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Debut Novels

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Dino-Mite Reads

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Earth Day Hooray

Every year we celebrate the planet we all live on and share: Earth! Earth Day promotes the awareness and protection of our environments and all the creatures that live on the planet.

Every Vote Counts

This November is the Presidential Election. Learn how voting works along with the US history of voting rights. This list includes picture books and Juv non-fiction.

Everyone is an Artist

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Excellent Engineering

Enjoy these children's STEM books all specific to engineering!

Fairytales Retold

People have been telling and retelling fairytales for thousands of years. Here is a list of some of the best modern versions of the fairytales we all know and love.

First Day of Kindergarten

These books prepare and support children that are going through the transition from preschool to kindergarten. Before sending them off to school, show them what to e ...
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Forming Friendships for First Grade

The change between Kindergarten and First Grade can be a big one. For most children, they are transitioning from half days to full days of school and with it, many s ...
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Garden State Children's Book Awards

The best children's books of the year as voted on by the New Jersey Library Association

Geisel Award Winners

Every year, an award is given to the best American book for beginning readers. Here are the most recent winners.

Give Thanks

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Good Sports (YA)

Love the drama and suspense of a close championship game? These YA reads are for you!

Graphic Novels (Animal Theme)

Graphic Novels with an Animal Theme

Great Graphic Novels

Graphic novels can tell so many stories; lighthearted and fun, or deep and emotional. These are some of the best graphic novels made in recent years, especially for ...
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Hairrific

Children's picture books all themed around terrific hair

Halloween Children's Novels

Enjoy these spooky and scary middle grade novels for Halloween!

Halloween Picture Books

Get ready for Halloween with these fun and spooky picture books!

Happy Birthday to You!

Children's books themed around birthdays

Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage month is from mid September to mid October and celebrates all of the amazing people who come from Hispanic cultures all over the world

Holidays Around the World

People all around the world celebrate different holidays. Whether you've heard of this holiday before or are just learning about it now, these holidays are celebrate ...
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Homerun Reads

These children's and middle grade novels are all about sports. Whether it's becoming a team player or recording a personal best, these books have goals that we can all aspire to. Game on!

Humorous Reads: Books that will make you LOL

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Hungry for a Good Book

Enjoy these food themed kids books!

Imagine Your Story for First Grade

This year’s summer reading theme is Imagine Your Story and focuses on fairytales, folk tales, and fantasy stories.

Imagine Your Story for Kindergarten

This year’s summer reading theme is Imagine Your Story and focuses on fairytales, folk tales, and fantasy stories.

Imagine Your Story for Second Grade

This year’s summer reading theme is Imagine Your Story and focuses on fairytales, folk tales, and fantasy stories.

Indian American Heritage

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Interactive Picture Books

These unique picture books help develop skills in your young readers. Call and response, participation, and movement are the name of the game in these interactive stories.

Let It Snow

Picture books and middle grade novels all about snow and wintertime

Magical Mythology

Every culture across the entire world has a mythology. Their stories have always captured us and continue to do so with authors like Rick Riordan and more!

Magnificent Mathematics

Enjoy these children's STEM books all specific to math and numbers!

Manga Mania

Start a series in our ever growing YA Manga section!

Middle Grade in Verse

Middle grade novels in verse.

Mildred L. Batchelder Award Winners

Every year, an award is given to an outstanding children’s book originally published in a language other than English in a country other than the United States. ...
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Mind Your Manners

Manners, politeness, behavior

Mindfulness and Meditation

Sometimes the best way to deal with your emotions and get in tune with your body is to slow down and be calm. The practices of mindfulness and meditation are for everyone, even kids!

Miss Val's Staff Picks

Our children's librarian Miss Val loves picture books and chapter books from her own childhood as well as new titles that she has purchased for the library. This lis ...
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Mother's Day

Every year in May we celebrate the hard work and love of all the mothers in our lives. These picture books all show the special relationship between a mother and child.

Muslim Heritage Month

January is Muslim Heritage Month in New Jersey!

Mysteries, Thrillers & True Crime (Quarterly Readi

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Mystery Fiction (Adults)

Animal Mysteries

Native American Heritage Month

November is Native American Heritage Month

NBTS Summer Reading, Grades 5-8: Fiction

These books are recommended but not required by North Brunswick Township School's faculty.

NBTS Summer Reading, Grades 5-8: Nonfiction

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New Jersey Novels

These children's and middle grade books take place in the New Jersey of the past and of today

New Kindergarten Classics

A list of some of the best new releases of 2019 that are sure to become truly classic picture books

Newbery Medal Winners

Every year, an award is given to the best American children's book. Here are the most recent winners and honors. The Newbery Medal is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2022.

Non-Fiction Narratives for Second Grade

Children of all ages love non-fiction and the endless amount of topics there are to read about. Help prepare your second grade student for school projects, or simply ...
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Ocean of Possibilities Middle Grade

This summer's reading program theme is Ocean of Possibilities! It's all about the beach, fish, boats, and everything else amazing in the oceans around the world. Thi ...
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Ocean of Possibilities Non Fiction

This summer's reading program theme is Ocean of Possibilities! It's all about the beach, fish, boats, and everything else amazing in the oceans around the world. Thi ...
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Ocean of Possibilities Picture Books

This summer's reading program theme is Ocean of Possibilities! It's all about the beach, fish, boats, and everything else amazing in the oceans around the world. This list covers picture books.

Outta This World

Children's books themed around outer space

Own Voices Children's Novels

Own Voices books are about diverse characters that have been written by authors from that same minority group, promoting authentic representation

Own Voices Picture Books

Own Voices books are about diverse characters that have been written by authors from that same minority group, promoting authentic representation

Parent and Child Picture Books

Some of our picture books tackle topics that parents and children should read and learn about together. These books are shelved in our special Parent and Child secti ...
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Printz Award Winners

The Michael L. Printz Award is an awarded to the best young adult novel each year

Pura Belpre Award Winners

Every year awards are given to the best Latino authors and illustrators, honoring their Hispanic heritage and culture. These are the most recent winners. Includes Juv and YA titles.

Read with Pride

This list includes picture books, middle grade novels, and graphic novels

Schneider Family Book Award Winners

The Schneider Family Book Awards honor children's and young adult books that embody the artistic expression of disabled individuals.

Science Fiction: Quarterly Reading Contest

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Scott O'Dell Award Winners

Every year awards are given to the historical fiction children's book, honoring the author of Island of the Blue Dolphins. Includes Juv and YA titles.

Self Esteem and Body Positivity

All of us are different from our heads down to our toes. These picture books will help you love your body and yourself no matter the shape, size, or color.

Series for Second Grade

For children that are too advanced for early reader books and not quite ready for novels, there are dozens of series filled with chapter books that are perfect for t ...
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Sibert Medal Winners

Every year, awards are given to the best informational children's books. They are written and illustrated to present facts in a way that children can enjoy and under ...
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Sick Day Reads

As the weather gets colder, we all are more likely to catch a cold. These books will help you stay healthy and feel better if you're stuck at home.

Spectacular Science

Enjoy these children's STEM books all specific to science!

Start a Series

Have lots of free time you're looking to fill? Need a new series to read through? Here are some middle grade books that kick off long running, beloved series for you to try!

Stonewall Book Award Winners

Every year, an award is given to the best books for children and teens about the LGBTQ+ experience

Summer Fun for Kindergarten

Summers should be filled with fun spent outside, ice cream, beach trips, and even a little reading.

Summer Reading Favorites

Everyone who has participated in the children's summer reading program likes to read something different. But a few of you really love the same books. Here are our m ...
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Summer Reading for Students Entering Grade 1

This list has been selected for your enjoyment by the teachers in the North Brunswick Township school district. Includes picture books and easy readers for Level F-L.

Summer Reading for Students Entering Grade 2

This list has been selected for your enjoyment by the teachers in the North Brunswick Township school district. Includes picture books, non-fiction, and chapter books for Level J-M.

Summer Reading for Students Entering Grade 3

This list has been selected for your enjoyment by the teachers in the North Brunswick Township school district. Includes fiction, graphic novels, folktales, and non-fiction.

Summer Reading for Students Entering Grade 4

This list has been selected for your enjoyment by the teachers in the North Brunswick Township school district. Includes fiction, graphic novels, and non-fiction.

Summer Reading Recommendations (Grade 9-12)

Check out these Teen Summer Reading Recommendations for 2024!

Summer Reading Recommendations (Grades 5-8)

Check out these Grade 5-8 Summer Reading Recommendations for 2024!

Survival Stories

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Sydney Taylor Book Award Winners

The Sydney Taylor Book Award is presented annually to outstanding books for children and teens that authentically portray the Jewish experience. This list includes juv and YA titles.

Tails and Tales Early Reader

This summer's reading program theme is Tails and Tales! It's all about celebrating the furry, scaly, and feathered animals around the world. This list covers books f ...
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Tails and Tales Graphic Novels

This summer's reading program theme is Tails and Tales! It's all about celebrating the furry, scaly, and feathered animals around the world. This list covers graphic novels.

Tails and Tales Middle Grade

This summer's reading program theme is Tails and Tales! It's all about celebrating the furry, scaly, and feathered animals around the world. This list covers novels for middle grade readers.

Tails and Tales Non Fiction

This summer's reading program theme is Tails and Tales! It's all about celebrating the furry, scaly, and feathered animals around the world. This list covers non fiction topics.

Tails and Tales Picture Books

This summer's reading program theme is Tails and Tales! It's all about celebrating the furry, scaly, and feathered animals around the world. This list covers picture books.

Tales of the Past (YA)

From Ancient Rome to 20th century U. S. A., history comes alive in these novels about teens.

Teacher Appreciation Week

Every year in early May, we celebrate the incredible impact that teachers have had in our lives. These titles all show our appreciation for the wonderful teachers al ...
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Teen Life and Love

You don't have to be a total romantic to fall in love with these books!

Terrific Technology

Enjoy these children's STEM books all specific to technology!

The First Step for First Grade

Early readers are a type of book designed to help children begin to read on their own. By expanding vocabulary and building up to sentences and paragraphs, first gra ...
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Things That Go!

A list of picture books for the kids who can't get enough of planes, trains, and automobiles

Tis the Season

With every new season, the weather changes and there is so much to learn and enjoy about all four of them. Learn about winter, spring, summer, and fall with these children's books!

Tokyo 2020

Every four years, the whole world gets together to compete for the Summer Olympics! This year, Tokyo is in the spotlight as the host. Enjoy these picture books and m ...
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Transition Books for Growing Readers

These early chapter books help kids to transition from Early Readers to Chapter Books. They have large text, lots of pictures, and cover fun subjects that will interest reluctant readers too.

Travel the World

Travel to distant parts of the world through the power of books! These books take place in unique spots all over the US and many other countries.

Travel the World

Let books take you around the world with these children's titles! Through these books, the journey never ends.

Travel, Intrigue, & Adventure

These books will capture the imagination of adult readers, with a mix of genres and voices.

Unite North Brunswick for First Grade

This June, the North Brunswick Library is hosting a virtual event called Unite North Brunswick meant to promote diversity and acceptance.

Unite North Brunswick for Kindergarten

This June, the North Brunswick Library is hosting a virtual event called Unite North Brunswick meant to promote diversity and acceptance.

Unite North Brunswick for Second Grade

This June, the North Brunswick Library is hosting a virtual event called Unite North Brunswick meant to promote diversity and acceptance.

Walter Award Winners

The Walter Dean Myers Awards for Outstanding Children's and Teen Literature recognize diverse authors whose work feature diverse main characters and address diversity in a meaningful way.

We Love Our Library

For National Library Week, we are celebrating all of the things that make libraries special with these titles about library lovers of all kinds! Titles listed includ ...
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Whodunit

Can you solve the case alongside these sleuths? Find out by checking out some of our middle grade mystery novels!

Wild and Free

A diverse range of stories about friendship, acceptance, adventure, and nature geared toward the YA reader.

Winter Holidays

There are so many different holidays around the world during winter! As soon as the weather gets cold, families gather together to celebrate their own special traditions.

Women's History Month

Celebrate all of the amazing lives and accomplishments of women throughout history. Be inspired in all the ways that you can become or support an amazing woman today!

Won't You Be My Neighbor Day

March 20th celebrates the legacy of Mr. Rogers with Won't You Be My Neighbor Day

World Kid Lit Month

September is World Kid Lit Month where a spotlight is put on books from around the world. This list is full of new and classic children's books that were originally ...
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YA 2023: All Together Now

Our theme for 2023 is All Together Now, so you don't think we'd pass the opportunity to write a list with that theme, do you? Here are some books all about community ...
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YA Mysteries

Can you figure out the truth before the main character does?

YA Nonfiction: Sailing among the Stars (Updated 20

While the Webb Space Telescope reveals secrets of the universe, learn what we already know about space and the pioneers who emplored it.

YA: 2021 YALSA Book Awards Winners

The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) selected these books and authors for their annual YALSA Book Awards. Learn more about the awards and books ...
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YA: 2022 New York Times Bestsellers

Read the hottest books of the year!

YA: Andrew's Book Talk Titles: Graphic Novels

Have you been watching Andrew's Book Talk videos on our YouTube channel? Here are some of the titles Andrew's been discussing. Check out our channe ...
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YA: Andrew's Book Talk: Novels

Have you been watching Andrew's Book Talk videos on our YouTube channel? Here are some of the titles Andrew's been discussing. Check out our channe ...
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YA: BANNED and CHALLENGED in 2022

According to the American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom, these were the thirteen most frequently challenged books in the United States in 2022.

YA: Biographies

Learn about some of the most fascinating people of the past hundred years.

YA: Boatloads of Books

What's a better way to see the world?

YA: Books YOU Reviewed

Here are some books that you, our READsqaured participants, have reviewed!

YA: DC Vs. Marvel

Never mind who would win in a fight. Whose books would you rather read?

YA: Don't Dog-Ear Our Books! Dog Tails & Dog Tales

Outside of a dog, a book is a man’s best friend. Inside of a dog, it’s too dark to read. (We didn't make that up.)

YA: Dragons! Tails & Tales

Who has mightier tails or more exciting tales than a dragon?

YA: Dungeons & Dragons

In the mood for some classic fantasy roleplaying? Or just a good graphic novel that belongs in that world?

YA: Fathoming Biographies

Read true stories of remarkable people.

YA: Favorite Felines: Cat Tails & Cat Tales

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YA: Looking Back on the Horizon

History comes to live with these new novels

YA: Mermaid Madness

There's something fishy about them...

YA: Mythical Creatures with Tails (Not Dragons)

What do unicorns, mermaids, werewolves, kitsunes, phoenixes, fauns, and krakens have in common? They have tails--and tales (hey, it's our theme this year)--and aren't dragons.

YA: New Romance, 2021

Summer is the season for swooning! Unwind with a little romance.

YA: Oceans of Impossibilites

Fantasy and sci-fi on, under, and near the high seas!

YA: Pirates of the Books We're Reading

Ahoy mateys!

YA: Something Spooky

It may be summer, but it's not too hot to get chills!

YA: Summer Love

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YA: TikTok Trending

These books made Barnes and Noble's list of the Most Popular Books on TikTok (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/b/booktok/_/N-2vdn).

YA: Watch and Read

You like watching these characters--now read about them!

YA: What You're Reading Right Now

Wonder what books the teens are logging on READsquared?

YA: Whodunnit--and Why?

Put a little mystery into your reading life! Can you solve the cases before the main characters do?

Birth to 12 Months

Start early and raise a book lover by reading to newborns. These hand-selected books are designed for babies birth to 12 months including durable board books and colorful pictures.

It's a Fantasy

Image a world of dragons and talking animals. Take your little ones on an adventure with these must-read fairytales and Imagine Your Story!

12 to 24 Months

Help young children develop a love for reading that will last a lifetime. Read these fun books about animals and rhymes to your young one and watch their imagination grow.

Believe in the Impossible

Take a trip to lands of incredible creatures and never-ending adventures. These books will take you to faraway places and beyond! Imagine Your Story and believe in the impossible.

2 to 3 Year Olds

Encourage your toddler to read with exciting books that span from simple picture books to more elaborate stories. Watch your child grow into a lifetime book lover.

Life's an Adventure

Books have been transporting people to other places and times for hundreds of years. There's something about stories that continue to captivate us. Imagine Your Story through this adventurous list.

4 to 5 Year Olds

Prepare your child for school by exposing them to reading at a young age. This book list is designed for 4 to 5 year olds as they prepare to enter kindergarten.

Imagination Train

Fairytales and fantasy books aren't just for kids. Are you looking to discover new worlds and exciting characters to fall in love with? Check out these books and Imagine Your Story.