Booklists

This page is a work in progress, currently growing daily as more lists are added. We start with books for kids up through elementary school. After that, you'll find books more appropriate for young adult readers, followed by booklists compiled by other libraries. Links to the titles in our online catalog are provided where possible. Remember that a library collection is constantly changing; feel free to let us know if you find a broken link before we do!

Books for kids: Picture books through elementary school readers. (Skip to the Teen lists).

These are lists of books from our collection. Each booklist follows a theme and contains books grouped by reading level or type of book (and sometimes other media).

Banned Books Week: The 25 most challenged children's books.
Get a Clue: Mysteries, riddles, forensics, and other puzzles.
Go Play Outside (Picture Books)
Go Play Outside (For independent readers)
Holiday Booklist (2006): Gift-giving ideas.
Martin Luther King Day: Books about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., African American History, and Diversity.
Snow: Books about Winter, snow, and pengins.
Valentine's Day: Books about valentines and the color RED!

Booklists for Teens: Appropriate for Middle and High School Readers.

9th Graders Booklist

10th Graders Booklist

Adventure Books

Fantasy Fiction

GLBTQ (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transsexual, Questioning)

Teen Horror

LOL @ Your Library (Humor)

Teen Romance

Science Fiction for Teens

Teen Suspense and Thrillers

Vampires!

 

Booklists from other libraries:

Multnomah County Library Booklists: Recommended titles organized by age, babies to adult!
Seattle Public Library Booklists: Titles for kids, grouped by topic, grade level, and award.
New York Public Library Booklists: Lists for kids organized by topic. Scroll up for teen and adult lists.