It's National Reading month! Truly a time to be celebrated…with a good book, of course! 

I am often asked about reading suggestions, especially for students who are reading well above their grade level. Sometimes it can be a challenge to find reading materials that are challenging and age appropriate. When in doubt, read with your student or screen the books in advance. Common Sense Media has a helpful guide if you want to check things out in advance! 

My best advice is to follow your little reader’s lead, let them tell you what they want to read! The long term goal is for your student to grow in their love of reading. 

So what are my favorite age appropriate books for younger readers? I’m so glad you asked! 
These books are all high interest, high challenge (or easy to add challenge to!)

• The Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordian
• Counting by 7’s by Holly Goldberg Sloan
• The Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket (there are so many really great vocabulary words in these books, they can be a little scary though!)
• A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleline L’Engle (the graphic novel is my favorite!)
• The Timmi Tobbs Adventure series (Solve-Them-Yourself Mysteries)

Does your student have a favorite book or series that is just right? Check out the Scholastic Book Wizard to find similar books. 

Is your reader headed off to college soon? Or already in college classes? Check out this list!