Welcome to Book Lists for Families
Take a look at these book lists broken down by age and category. These represent top picks for each group for you to explore. Happy Reading!
Have questions? Book suggestions? Don't see what you're looking for? Contact Sara Scoggan at 845-563-3623 or email sscoggan@rcls.org
Books for Little Ones: Birth-Kindergarten
- Babies Need Words Every DayA selection of books for the youngest readers from the
Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) - a division of the American Library Association. - 101 Books to Read to Kids Before KindergartenA collection of great books for preschoolers, arranged by category, from Growing Book by Book
- Best Books for 5-and-6-year-oldsGreat books for kindergartners, plus some books for those transitioning to reading
Books for Girls or Boys
- Books for Boys (from Read Aloud Revival)Take a look at these "books boys love (that aren't just for boys" listed by age level.
- Books for Girls (from Read Aloud Revival)Take a look at these "books girls love (that aren't just for girls" listed by age level.
Books for Growing Readers: Grades 1-5
- Early ReadersA selection of Easy Readers that also tell a good story.
- Ultimate Guide to Early Chapter BooksLists many titles for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade
- Chapter books for 4th and 5th gradeReviews of chapter books for upper elementary from This Reading Mama.
Books for Families
Sharing audiobooks can be a rewarding experience for the whole family without having to be staring at a screen. Listening to stories can build comprehension and, yes, reading skills, even without a printed page and can be the starting point for an enriching, shared conversation among family members. Don't forget that free audiobooks can be accessed through Newburgh Free Library's two digital platforms, Libby and hoopla.
- 20+ Best Audiobooks for Family Road Trips [Or Imaginary Journeys]A selection of audiobooks that can be appreciated by children in a wide age range.
- Classic Audiobooks for FamiliesTry one of these classics with your family and hear a story come to life.
Diverse Books
- 45 Favorite Diverse #Ownvoices Picture BooksA curated list from Imagination Soup. ("Raising Kids Who Love Books")
- Diverse Books Finder:Highlighted Books and TrendsThe Diverse Book Finder is an online tool for searching for books with different aspects of diversity and see reviews. This page highlights some top picks in popular topics. See the book list links on the right of the page to select a category.
Books for Tweens and Teens (Grades 6-12)
- Tween and Teen ReadsA "list of lists" of great reads for grades 6-12 from Vicksburgh Library
- Tween Series BooksGet tweens hooked on a series and prepare for readers to take off!
- Teen Series BooksPopular series books to get teens reading.
Book Lists by Subject
- Picture Books about Books, Reading, and LibrariesTake a look at books that show the power of reading...and the fun!
- Picture Books on Writing and StorytellingBe inspired by book characters creating their own stories...and maybe try writing one of your own.
More to Explore
- 10 Ways to Read a Picture BookA video describing 10 ways to extend or deepen the reading experience with picture books. These may help make better "reading connections" and "refresh" books that have been read many times before.
- 10 More Ways to Read a Picture BookA video describing 10 additional ways to extend the reading experience.