PYP SUMMER: More Great Reading Recommendations

SLJ presents our top picks for summer reading, from read-alouds to share with young listeners to engrossing titles for tweens and teens. The majority of the titles have been published over the last two years, almost all of them are available as ebooks, and many of them have received starred reviews or been selected as past Best Books. New lists will publish over the next six weeks, guaranteeing you a full season of Hot Reads!

Summer Reading - Every summer should be filled with stories. From beach reads to staycation favorites, discover best-selling books, series favorites, and learning resources for kids of all ages

Best Books: Our Recommendations for Families

Sure, your kids love Harry Potter and Twilight -- but what else will keep young bookworms reading? Whether you're on the hunt for classic kids' books or best sellers, our "best books" lists are full of stories that are bound to spark kids' imagination and keep the pages turning.

"Summer is the perfect time to get lost in the pages of a good book. The best books are entertaining and accessible, with formats including graphic novels and early readers. My favorite summer reading titles are lighthearted, imaginative stories that entertain kids while inspiring beyond-the-book creative play and projects. Let’s check out some of my favorite titles for 2023 Summer Reading."

One of the great joys of summer for avid young readers is the opportunity to explore books all on their own! Tweens are ready for intriguing, original, and complex stories, which means that middle grade readers can find titles perfect for them in every genre. And with new titles coming out all the time — many of them starring Mighty Girl characters — there is an ever-growing selection of books to choose from!