ReadSquared Reading Program

Reading Lists

"Own Voices"

Books written by authors from traditionally under-represented groups writing from their own perspectives.

Disability & Neurodiversity

Books written by or featuring people with disabilities or who are neurodivergent.

Disability & Neurodiversity

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Diverse Nonfiction

Books related to social justice or that offer multicultural perspectives of history.

Diverse Nonfiction

Nonfiction books related to social justice or that offer multicultural perspectives of history.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (Adult Non-Fictio

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Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (Picture Books)

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Immigration

Books written by or featuring characters who are immigrants.

Kindness & Empathy

Books with a theme of kindness, love, empathy, or compassion.

Own Voices

Books written by authors from traditionally under-represented groups writing from their own perspectives.

Racial Issues

A list for those who would like to learn more about the history and experiences of People of Color in America.“Where you see wrong or inequality or injustice, speak ...
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Racial Issues

A list for kids to learn more about the history and experiences of People of Color in America.“Where you see wrong or inequality or injustice, speak out, because thi ...
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Read the Rainbow

Participants of all ages can use these books with colors of the rainbow in their titles to help them complete the Read the Rainbow mission for a bonus Grand Prize raffle ticket.

Religion

Books written by or about people from various religious backgrounds and beliefs.

Birth to 12 Months

Start early and raise a book lover by reading to newborns. These hand-selected books are designed for babies birth to 12 months including durable board books and colorful pictures.

12 to 24 Months

Help young children develop a love for reading that will last a lifetime. Read these fun books about animals and rhymes to your young one and watch their imagination grow.

The Power of Curiosity

Curiosity is making the choice to look deeper into everyday things. It helps us solve problems and transform our lives. Dig Deeper to see how curiosity is powerful in everyday life!

2 to 3 Year Olds

Encourage your toddler to read with exciting books that span from simple picture books to more elaborate stories. Watch your child grow into a lifetime book lover.

Exploration Unknown

ex·plo·ra·tion: the action of traveling or investigating an unfamiliar area in order to learn about it. Explore life and the world around you as you Dig Deeper through this list.

4 to 5 Year Olds

Prepare your child for school by exposing them to reading at a young age. This book list is designed for 4 to 5 year olds as they prepare to enter kindergarten.

Investigate Everything

We often see only what we want to see or what others tell us to see. It's time to ask the hard questions and see the world from a new view. Investigate the world around you and Dig Deeper!