# K\-12 School Reading List: Recommended reading books for elementary, middle \& high school students

> Children's reading book lists K\-12 students with age\-appropriate recommended books selected by professional K12 educators and librarians\.

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## Pages
- [Reading book lists for K\-12 students and schools](https://k-12readinglist.com/): Reading book lists for children from 1st Grade to High School with age appropriate recommended books picked by professional K12 teachers, librarians, SPED educators and ELA specialists\. 
- [About Us](https://k-12readinglist.com/about-us/): At K\-12 School Reading List, our mission is to be a guiding light for literacy and lifelong learning across the United States\.
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## Posts
- [5th grade reading books for children aged 10\-11](https://k-12readinglist.com/reading-lists-for-elementary-school-children/reading-list-5th-grade-children-age-10-11/): Here are our recommendations for the best reading books for grade 5\. The list includes challenging reads for 10 and 11\-year\-olds as well as easier texts for children who find reading more challenging\. Authors include Kate Messner, James Patterson, and E\.B\. White\. 
- [4th grade reading books for children aged 9\-10](https://k-12readinglist.com/reading-lists-for-elementary-school-children/reading-list-4th-grade-children-age-9-10/): This collection of the best books for 4th grade readers has been selected by experienced teachers and librarians\. There is a range of genres and styles to appeal to 9 and 10 year olds\. Authors include Roald Dahl, Tui Sutherland, Rudyard Kipling, Neil Gaiman, Shannon Hayle and JK Rowling\. 
- [6th grade reading books for children aged 11\-12](https://k-12readinglist.com/reading-lists-for-elementary-school-children/reading-list-6th-grade-children-age-11-12/): The list of books for grade 6 children includes more challenging reads for 10 and 11\-year\-olds as well as gripping series and easier texts for reluctant readers\. Authors include Sharon Creech, Anna Sewell, Lous Sachar, and Jason Reynolds\. 
- [1st grade reading books for children aged 6\-7](https://k-12readinglist.com/reading-lists-for-elementary-school-children/reading-list-1st-grade-children-age-6-7/): Must\-read books for 1st grade children \- curated and compiled by teachers, home educators and librarians for elementary school students aged 6\-7 and including picture books and short single chapter books to suit all abilities\. Authors include Jon Scieszka, Mal Peet, Mo Willems, Dr\. Seuss, and Eleanor Estes\. 
- [2nd grade reading books for children aged 7\-8](https://k-12readinglist.com/reading-lists-for-elementary-school-children/reading-list-2nd-grade-children-age-7-8/): A list of recommended best books for grade 2 children aged 7 and 8 in elementary school\. These reading suggestions have been compiled by professional teachers and librarians to appeal to all abilities in the second grade including reluctant readers\. 

## Categories
- [Genres](https://k-12readinglist.com/genres/)
- [Reading lists for Elementary School children](https://k-12readinglist.com/reading-lists-for-elementary-school-children/)
- [Reading lists for High School students](https://k-12readinglist.com/reading-lists-for-high-school-students/)
- [Reading lists for Middle School children](https://k-12readinglist.com/reading-lists-for-middle-school-children/)
- [Reading resources](https://k-12readinglist.com/reading-resources/)

## Tags
- [Jason Reynolds](https://k-12readinglist.com/tag/jason-reynolds/)
- [Katherine Applegate](https://k-12readinglist.com/tag/katherine-applegate/)
- [Kwame Alexander](https://k-12readinglist.com/tag/kwame-alexander/)
- [Roald Dahl](https://k-12readinglist.com/tag/roald-dahl/)
- [Angie Thomas](https://k-12readinglist.com/tag/angie-thomas/)

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