The following reading lists have been compiled by the Children's Book Council and the International Reading Association. Use these lists to help students choose great literature at appropriate reading levels. In addition, a short synopsis about each book helps in the choosing of thematic material or areas of specific interest. Choosing books from these lists should help students become more involved in reading.

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Books for Children's Choices have been grouped by reading levels:
-Beginning readers (ages 5–6)
-Young readers (ages 6–8)
-Intermediate readers (ages 8–10)
-Advanced readers (ages 10–13)

Children's Choices 2002 (743 Kb)
Children's Choices 2001 (860Kb)
Children's Choices 2000 (3.7 MB)
Children's Choices 1999 (836 Kb)
Children's Choices 1998 (272 Kb)

Books for Teachers' Choices have been grouped by reading levels:
-Primary (grades K-2, ages 5-8)
-Intermediate (grades 3-5, ages 8-11)
-Advanced (grades 6-8, ages 11-14)

Teachers' Choices 2002 (1.3 Mb)
Teachers' Choices 2001 (465 Kb)
Teachers' Choices 2000 (540 Kb)
Teachers' Choices 1999 (276 Kb)
Teachers' Choices 1998 (172 Kb)

Books for Young Adults' Choices were chosen by 7th to 12th graders.

Young Adults' Choices 2002 (608 Kb)
Young Adults' Choices 2001 (415 Kb)
Young Adults' Choices 2000 (420 Kb)
Young Adults' Choices 1999 (328 Kb)
Young Adults' Choices 1998 (196 Kb)