How Do you Find a
Just Right Book
to read on your own?
My first rule in finding a good book is to open it up and look at the inside!
If you can't open it up, then you can ask a friend, parent, teacher or read a review.
We also encourage our students to use the 5 Finger Rule!
Another area to consider is content -
Books are written for a specific audience age group.
The
AR Bookfinder is a great free resource for finding books that are within a student's interest level.
No login required! It can be beneficial even if your school is not using AR.
You can search for a book by title - or look under the COLLECTIONS tab.
It will give you lists of
- Award books,
- State Lists,
- and What Kids Are Reading (TOP 20 for a specific grade level)
AR Bookfinder uses these interest levels:
- LG (Lower Grades, Kâ3)
- MG (Middle Grades, 4â8)
- MG+ (Middle Grades Plus, 6 and up)
- UG (Upper Grades, 9â12)
The Advanced Search function - How To Guide
Do You Like to Read a Series:
FINALLY - Browse BOOK Lists
The Texas Library Association creates new reading lists every year.
Two favorites for elementary are the Bluebonnet List (for grades 3-6)
and the 2x2 List (for PK -2)
