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Lists of books for Children
Star of the North 2023
This list is from the Minnesota Youth Reading Awards Committee. Watch for the 2024 list coming out soon. Read 8 of 10 of them and vote for your favorite in April.
Lesley’s Favorites
Lesley is the founder of Story Orchard and an elementary teacher. These are some of her favorite books for kids!
Spanish books for kids
These books in Spanish can be enjoyed by students in immersion programs, by native Spanish speakers and by anyone wanting a great story in Spanish.
Lists of books for Upper Elementary
Maud Hart Lovelace Awards 2024
This list is from the Minnesota Youth Reading Awards Committee. Read 8 of 10 of them and vote for your favorite in April.
Lesley’s Favorites
Lesley is the founder of Story Orchard and an elementary teacher. These are some of her favorite books for kids for upper elementary!
Mr. Colby Sharp
Coming Soon
Mr. Sharp has been a 5th grade classroom teacher for years and truly knows literature for this age group. Enjoy!
https://www.mrcolbysharp.com/2023
Lists of books for Middle School
Star of the North 2024
Coming Soon
This list is from the Minnesota Youth Reading Awards Committee. Read 8 of 10 of them and vote for your favorite in April.
Lesley’s Favorites
Coming Soon
Lesley is the founder of Story Orchard and teacher. These are some of her favorite books for middle schoolers.
Mr. Colby Sharp
Coming Soon
Mr. Sharp has the best book recommendations and truly loves books for this age group. Check them out!