District 65 K-5 Summer Reading List 2021
These are the books on District 65’s summer reading list. Suggested ages are from the publisher or each item’s library catalog record.
Book Lists: Kids
The Essential Dan Santat: Great Books To Read Before His Virtual Author Visit
These are some of the very best written and/or illustrated by prolific award winner Dan Santat. The books are in order by title. Suggested ages are from the publisher or each item’s library catalog record.
Enjoy a virtual visit with Dan Santat on Wednesday, August 4 at 6pm. Cut and paste this link to learn how to register: https://evanston.libnet.info/event/5069099
Books With A Surprise Ending!
A list of books with plot twists and endings you didn’t see coming!
Suggested ages are from the publisher or each item’s library catalog record.
Great New Children’s Books for Younger Readers
Check out or place holds on these terrific new books! Suggested ages are from the publisher or each item’s library catalog record.
Great New Children’s Books for Older Readers
Place holds on these amazing titles! Suggested ages are from the publisher or each item’s library catalog record.
Great Graphic Novels For Kids
If you love graphic novels, you’ll love this list!
Suggested ages are from the publisher or each item’s library catalog record.
El día de los niños/El día de los libros Booklist – 4/30
Here’s a quick simple list of recent books available in Spanish to help your familia celebrate El día de los niños/El día de los libros or Day of the Child/Day of Books. This April 30th holiday was founded by author and literacy advocate Pat Mora to promote lots of book reading to children! Thanks to Livia Pierre at Robert Crown Branch Library for creating this list. Age recommendation come from the catalog.
Recent Asian/Pacific American Awards Picture Book Winners and Honor Titles
The Asian Pacific Librarians Association (APALA) give out literary awards in various categories. Here is a list of recent picture book winners or honor titles. Please note that the suggested ages are from either the publisher or each item’s library catalog record.
Recent Asian/Pacific American Awards Children’s Literature (Middle Grade) Winners and Honor Titles
The Asian Pacific Librarians Association (APALA) give out literary awards in various categories. Here is a list of recent children’s literature (middle grade) winners or honor titles. Please note that the suggested ages are from either the publisher or each item’s library catalog record.
Caring for the Planet: Books That Celebrate Life on Earth
Each book inspires children and their families to respect our planet. The suggested ages are based on information from publishers or each title’s library catalog record.