ReadSquared Reading Program

Reading Lists

Adventure Chapter Books

Chapter books about adventure to read so you can complete a mission for the Adventure Begins at Your Library Reading Challenge

Books with Bite

YA books about vampires

Chapter Books about Animals

Chapter books about animals to read so you can complete a mission for the Adventure Begins at Your Library Reading Challenge

Chapter Books with "Summer" in the Title

Chapter books with "Summer" in the title to read so you can complete a mission for the Adventure Begins at Your Library Reading Challenge

Chapter Books with One Word Titles

Chapter books with one word titles to read so you can complete a mission for the Adventure Begins at Your Library Reading Challenge

Community Matters

We’re all in this together! These books explore adult friendships and how kindness and compassion can leave a lasting impression on individuals and their community.

Explore the Past

YA historical fiction

Fabulous Fantasy

YA fantasy

Fun with Friends

Young readers can join in on the fun with books that teach the importance of working together toward a common goal and the power of friendship.

GLTS Grade 10 Summer Reading

Students are required to read one book. New this year, we have a Community Read that students from all grade levels can choose if they would like. It is Just Mercy(A ...
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GLTS Grade 11 Summer Reading

Students are required to read one book. New this year, we have a Community Read that students from all grade levels can choose if they would like. It is Just Mercy(A ...
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GLTS Grade 12 Summer Reading

Students are required to read one book. New this year, we have a Community Read that students from all grade levels can choose if they would like. It is Just Mercy(A ...
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GLTS Grade 9 Summer Reading

Students are required to read one book. New this year, we have a Community Read that students from all grade levels can choose if they would like. It is Just Mercy(A ...
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Learn From the Past

YA nonfiction about history

Learn From the Present

YA nonfiction about current issues

MA Teen Choice Book Award 2024

These are the nominees for the MA Teen Choice Book Award 2024! Vote for your favorite in September at mateenchoicebook.org.

Meet Someone New

YA biographies, autobiographies, and memiors

Methuen Public Schools Grade 1 Summer Reading

Below are some summer book suggestions for entering grade 1. Any librarian at the Nevins Library can help you find a "just right" book for your reading level.

Methuen Public Schools Grade 10 Summer Reading

In preparation for a writing assessment given in English classes at the beginning of the school year, students are expected to select and read one book from the ...
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Methuen Public Schools Grade 11 Summer Reading

In preparation for a writing assessment given in English classes at the beginning of the school year, students are expected to select and read one book from the ...
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Methuen Public Schools Grade 12 Summer Reading

In preparation for a writing assessment given in English classes at the beginning of the school year, students are expected to select and read one book from the ...
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Methuen Public Schools Grade 2 Summer Reading

Below are some summer book suggestions for entering grade 2. Any librarian at the Nevins Library can help you find a "just right" book for your reading level.

Methuen Public Schools Grade 3 Summer Reading

Below are some summer book suggestions for entering grade 3. Any librarian at the Nevins Library can help you find a "just right" book for your reading level.

Methuen Public Schools Grade 4 Summer Reading

Below are some summer book suggestions for entering grade 4. Any librarian at the Nevins Library can help you find a "just right" book for your reading level.

Methuen Public Schools Grade 5 Summer Reading

Below are some summer book suggestions for entering grade 5. Any librarian at the Nevins Library can help you find a "just right" book for your reading level.

Methuen Public Schools Grade 6 Summer Reading

Below are some summer book suggestions for entering grade 6. Any librarian at the Nevins Library can help you find a "just right" book for your reading level.

Methuen Public Schools Grade 7 Summer Reading

Students entering seventh grade will be required to read at least one of the listed books and complete a set of open-response questions in preparation for a cla ...
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Methuen Public Schools Grade 8 Summer Reading

Students entering eighth grade will be required to read at least one of the listed books and complete a set of open-response questions in preparation for a clas ...
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Methuen Public Schools Grade 9 Summer Reading

In preparation for a writing assessment given in English classes at the beginning of the school year, students are expected to select and read one book from the ...
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Might As Well Be Real

YA realistic fiction

Picture Books about Adventure

Picture books about adventure to read so you can complete a mission for the Adventure Begins at Your Library Reading Challenge

Picture Books about Animals

Picture books about animals to read so you can complete a mission for the Adventure Begins at Your Library Reading Challenge

Picture Books with "Summer" in the Title

Picture books with "Summer" in the title to read so you can complete a mission for the Adventure Begins at Your Library Reading Challenge

Picture Books with One Word Titles

Picture books with one word titles to read so you can complete a mission for the Adventure Begins at Your Library Reading Challenge

Reading Is Magic: Chapter Books

Check out these excellent fantasy chapter books for older kids (grades 2-6)!

Reading Is Magic: Dragon Books

Check out some books about dragons for all ages!

Reading Is Magic: Fairy Books

Check out some books about fairies for all ages!

Reading Is Magic: Gnome Books

Check out some books about gnomes for all ages!

Reading Is Magic: Magical Books for Teens

Check out these excellent fantasy books for teens (grades 7-12)!

Reading Is Magic: Mermaid Books

Check out some books about mermaids for all ages!

Reading Is Magic: Picture Books

Check out these excellent fantasy picture books for kids (grades PreK-2)!

Reading Is Magic: Staff Picks

Check out some of the Nevins Memorial Library Staff's favorite fantasy books!

School Away From Home

YA books set in boarding schools

Sharing and Caring

Engage preschoolers with picture books that feature characters playing, sharing, and celebrating diversity while building a strong foundation for reading.

Spellbinding Books

YA books about witches, wizards, and spellcasters

Swoon Worthy Books

YA romance

United We Stand

Divided We Fall, United We Stand: a diverse range of stories about friendship, acceptance, and real-world issues important to teens.

YA Adventure Books

YA adventure books to read so you can complete a mission for the Adventure Begins at Your Library Reading Challenge

YA Books about Animals

YA books about animals to read so you can complete a mission for the Adventure Begins at Your Library Reading Challenge

YA Books with "Summer" in the Title

YA books with "Summer" in the title to read so you can complete a mission for the Adventure Begins at Your Library Reading Challenge

YA Books with One Word Titles

YA books with one word titles to read so you can complete a mission for the Adventure Begins at Your Library Reading Challenge

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.

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.

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.