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Kids Reads

Looking for something fun to read?

Here are our suggestions!

View all of our reading lists and our book reviews for all ages!

Kids reading a book together

Current Topics

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National Poetry Month
April

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Earth Day
Monday, April 22

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Autism Acceptance Month
April

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Passover
Monday, April 22 – Tuesday, April 30

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2025 Nutmeg Nominees

Elementary Nominees (Grades 2-3)

Intermediate Nominees (Grades 4-6)

Middle School Nominees (Grades 7-8)