Before heading to the library...
Because I expect my students to be reading an independent reading selection AT ALL TIMES, it is wise to be constantly looking at & reading about other books. Students should have several books in mind to choose from days before any one book is finished. I've provided some links I find helpful in creating such shortlists for future reading.
Mensa's List for Grades 4-6
Mensa's List for Grades 7-8
Mensa's List for Grades 9-12
A List of Books with Guided Reading Levels V-Z
Kids Book Series
You can search by Guided Reading
Flashlight Worthy Books
A great big list of book lists! Woohoo!
Fantastic Fiction
Search for a title you've already read & loved. At the bottom of the page, you'll see books similar books recommended. Cool.
Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA!)
Many award-winning lists to browse
Librarina
Very detailed reviews of books
Flamingnet Book Reviews
Young adult lit reviewed by young adults
Common Sense Media
A good place for ideas and for helping parents decide if their child is ready for a book (many additional parent resources here)
CTL Kids Recommend
Organized by grade level
Guys Read
Check out the "Books for Guys" page on this site
101 Out-of-this-world Books for Kids Ages 8-13
Mensa's List for Grades 4-6
Mensa's List for Grades 7-8
Mensa's List for Grades 9-12
A List of Books with Guided Reading Levels V-Z
Kids Book Series
You can search by Guided Reading
Flashlight Worthy Books
A great big list of book lists! Woohoo!
Fantastic Fiction
Search for a title you've already read & loved. At the bottom of the page, you'll see books similar books recommended. Cool.
Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA!)
Many award-winning lists to browse
Librarina
Very detailed reviews of books
Flamingnet Book Reviews
Young adult lit reviewed by young adults
Common Sense Media
A good place for ideas and for helping parents decide if their child is ready for a book (many additional parent resources here)
CTL Kids Recommend
Organized by grade level
Guys Read
Check out the "Books for Guys" page on this site
101 Out-of-this-world Books for Kids Ages 8-13