Reading Lists
Memoirs

Suggested memoirs for incoming Deerpath Middle School 6th grade, put together by Mrs. Shiyer


Anti-Racist Books

Discover books on race in the United States, and learn more about society and your identity.


Graphic Novels

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2021 Monarch Award Nominees

Nominees for the Illinois Monarch Award, voted on by school children in grades K-3 during the upcoming school year.Read more about the  Monarch Award and past winners here


2021 Bluestem Award Nominees

Nominees for the Illinois Bluestem Award, voted on by school children in grades 3-5 during the upcoming school year.Read more about the  Bluestem Award and past winners


2021 Caudill Award Nominees

Nominees for the Illinois Rebecca Caudill  Award, voted on by school children in grades 5-8 during the upcoming school year.Read more about the  Rebec ...
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Action, Adventure Fiction Grades 3-7

If you're looking for thrills, survival skills, espionage or something fantastic, throw yourself into these exhilarating stories. Many of these titles are also avail ...
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Audiobooks for Family Listening

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Books for 4's and 5's

These books are recommended for 4's and 5's but both younger and older readers may very well enjoy them.


Diversity and Social Justice (older readers)

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Diversity and Social Justice (younger readers)

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Funny, Funny Chapter Books

Sure to make you giggle, snort and laugh out loud.  Many of these books are also available as ebooks through Libby and Cloud LIbrary.


Germs

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Great Graphic Novels

Did you know a graphic novel won the prestigious children's book award - the Newbery Medal- this past year? Go beyond Big Nate and the Baby Sitter's Club to explore ...
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Humorous Books for Young Readers

(who have read all the Elephant and Piggie books)


Interactive Picture Books

If you want to get your child away from the tablets for awhile pick up one of these interactive picture books.Books that address the listener and pretend that the listener’s actions affect the book.


Laugh - Out - Loud (Picture Books)

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Lost in a Good Book

Whether you're visiting your favorite bookstore or the Land of Stories, lose yourself in these magical tributes to storytelling. Many of these titles are available a ...
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Magic Tree House Research Guides

Nonfiction companion books to pair with some of the Magic Tree House adventures.


New Chapter Books - June

Fiction and graphic novels for elementary and middle school grades


New Chapter Books - July

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New Chapter Books - August

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Picture Book Authors You Should Know

A very unscientific list of picture book authors we love and hope you will too! (listed in alphabetical order)


Picture Book Biographies

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Purrfect Cat Books

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Puzzling Questions

“Who in the world am I? Ah, that’s the great puzzle.” —Lewis Carroll. Dig Deeper with your little ones and expand their view of the world around them.


Rainbow Reads for Middle Grades

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Science - Older Readers

Books for older children who are interested in scientific topics and experiments.


Science - Younger Readers

Books for younger children who are interested in non-fiction topics.


Sports - Baseball

Non-fiction books for middle school readers who love baseball.


Sports - Basketball

Non-fiction books for middle-readers who love basketball.


Sports - Soccer

Books for children who want to learn more about soccer.


Summer Camp

Chapter books about that staple of summer - sleep away camp. Many of these titles are also available as ebooks through Libby and Cloud Library.


Transportation

Cars and trucks and things that go! For younger children to read together.


Unmentionables

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Wonderbooks

Wonderbooks are pre-loaded audio books where kids read along with the audio.  You can find even more titles in our library catalog by searching for Wonderbook (drop the s).