Reading Recommendations

Looking for something great to read? Check out the links below, which feature titles for every reading level and interest. These books have been recommended by teachers and librarians.

By Grade

These lists highlight great titles for readers from second through sixth grade, as well as chapter books that make great read-alouds.

By Theme

Do you love Adventure, Animals, Mysteries, and more? Curious to find more books on these topics? We can help. These booklists have been compiled by Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District Librarians. All of the books on these lists are owned by one or both Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District locations.

Award Lists

Find past and current winners of Newbery, Caldecott, Rebecca Caudill and other children's book awards here.

School Lists

Find selected reading lists that have been prepared by teachers and librarians from local schools.

NextReads

Still wondering what to read next? NextReads is an e-mail newsletter that sends book recommendations straight to your inbox monthly or bi-monthly. Select from many available newsletters. Our picks: Picture Books, for the best in early fiction and non-fiction, and Kids' Books, which updates you on great chapter books for kids reading on their own.