The Guilderland Recommended Reading web page has been
created to present current, relevant and high-interest literature to
foster reading for pleasure in young adults. The page contains an
extensive list of titles in a variety of genres to appeal to a wide
audience at all levels. Some titles for our older students may contain
mature content and we recommend using the websites provided to make
informed decisions when selecting books. Each of the lists contain
editorial reviews by professionals in the field of young adult
literature from School Library Journal,
Kirkus,
Booklist and Publishers Weekly.
Reviews are courtesy of Amazon and/or Barnes and Noble. To read more reviews on any of the
suggested book titles, please visit http://www.amazon.com.
It is our goal to provide parents and students with ample resources that
can be used to sustain development of skills and a life-long love for
reading. Teachers look forward to learning more about their students reading journeys.
We encourage all students to jot down reading reflections or maintain a
reading journal for sharing with their friends and classmates.
Click on a link below to view the recommended reading for that grade level:
Elementary reading titles - Grades K & 1
Elementary reading titles - Grades 2 & 3
Elementary reading titles - Grades 4 & 5
Recommended reading extras!
For more information on suggested reading titles, be sure to check out your child's school library pages:
• Guilderland Elementary School
There you will find links to online databases on each library’s research page. (For NoveList and Teaching Books, please refer to the passwords provided by your child’s librarian or teacher.) Also on your library’s home page, you will find the link to your school’s online library catalog which lists recommended reading and bestsellers.
Links to local libraries:
Links to author sites:
• Laurie Halse Anderson (middle and high school)
• Gordon Korman (Grade 4 and up)
• Dav Pilkey (elementary level)
• Chris VanAllsburg (all ages)
• Mo Willems (all ages)
Links to Book Suggestion sites: