READsquared Reading Program

Reading Lists

Amazing Animal Nonfiction

Want to learn about animals? Check out these amazing nonfiction books.

Animals in Fiction

Fiction about animals or animals playing an important part in the story

Aquatic Adventurer

The ocean is fascinating, terrifying, and full of wonder. You and your undersea adventurer can explore the ocean with these great books featuring all things aquatic!

Avast Ye! Pirate Books

Ahoy! Here be a list o' pirate books fer landlubbers t' enjoy

Cat Tales

Terrific tales for cat lovers.

Community Matters

We’re all in this together! These books explore adult friendships and how kindness and compassion can leave a lasting impression on individuals and their community.

Dog Tales

Terrific tales for dog lovers.

Dragon Tales

Terrific tales for dragon lovers.

Fairy Tales and Fairy-Tale Retellings (Grades 2-4)

Once upon a time, there were stories full of fairy-tale magic.

Fairy Tales and Fairy-Tale Retellings (Grades 4-7)

Once upon a time, there were stories full of fairy-tale magic.

Fairy Tales and Fairy-Tale Retellings (Grades K-2)

Once upon a time, there were stories full of fairy-tale magic.

Fantasy (Grades 2-4)

Take a trip to lands of incredible creatures and never-ending adventures. These books will take you to faraway places and beyond!

Fantasy (Grades 4-7)

Take a trip to lands of incredible creatures and never-ending adventures. These books will take you to faraway places and beyond!

Fantasy (Grades K-2)

Take a trip to lands of incredible creatures and never-ending adventures. These books will take you to faraway places and beyond!

Fun with Friends

Young readers can join in on the fun with books that teach the importance of working together toward a common goal and the power of friendship.

Horse Tales

Terrific tales for horse lovers.

If You Like Dog Man

If you like Dog Man, you might like these funny animal adventures.

If You Like Elephant and Piggie

If you the Elephant and Piggie series, you might like these funny animal stories.

If You Like Percy Jackson

If you the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, you might like these adventure stories full of monsters and mythical creatures.

Marvelous Mermaids

If you LOVE mermaids, then these books are mer-made for you!

Mermaid Books

A list of mermaid books for adults to read

Mythology Books

Long ago, there were stories celebrating the amazing world of mythology.

Ocean Chronicles

Compelling tales of maritime history.

Pirate Adventures

Do you LOVE pirates? These books ARRRR for you!

Sharing and Caring

Engage preschoolers with picture books that feature characters playing, sharing, and celebrating diversity while building a strong foundation for reading.

Shark Tales

If you LOVE sharks (or want to learn more about them), here are some jawsome books for you to enjoy!

Tales of Tails

Do your favorite animals have tails? Travel to the jungle, the sea, the forest, and more to meet all sorts of animals!

This Aquatic Life

The fascinating habits of marine life.

True Animal Stories

Nonfiction titles about true animal stories

Unicorn Tales

Terrific tales for unicorn lovers.

United We Stand

Divided We Fall, United We Stand: a diverse range of stories about friendship, acceptance, and real-world issues important to teens.

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.

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.