Free Summer Reading List for First Graders

For some kids, summertime is a fourth dimension to devour books while relaxing under a shady tree. For others, getting them to read when school is out can be a real challenge. Either way, our summer reading list for 2021 is hither to help! Information technology's full of engaging and heady reads of every kind—fiction, non-fiction, graphic novels, romance, fantasy, gamble, and so much more than. Even reluctant readers are certain to find page-turners they won't be able to put downwards! For fifty-fifty more suggestions, bank check out our huge drove of book lists here.

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• Picture Books
• Easy Reader/Early Affiliate Books
• Center Grade
• Immature Adult
• Graphic Novels

Picture Books

For pre-readers and emergent readers, these summer reading list selections feature gorgeous illustrations and captivating stories. They're perfect for storytime, bedtime, or someday!

My Hair Is a Garden by Cozbi A. Cabrera

A young girl learns that her hair'south natural beauty is meant to exist treasured as much as the gorgeous plants blooming throughout her neighbor's chiliad.

Floaty by John Himmelman

When someone leaves a mysterious basket on grouchy Mr. Raisin'due south doorstep, the last thing he expects to be inside is a dog—especially one that floats! What volition Mr. Raisin exercise when Floaty floats away? This is the perfect light-hearted read aloud for a picnic blanket or summer bedtime.

What If… past Samantha Berger and Mike Curato

Gorgeous illustrations showcase the richness a vivid imagination can add to a kid's life. No affair what they take abroad from her, they tin can't take away her ability to create.

Flashlight Nighttime by Matt Forrest Esenwine

One of the best parts of summer is staying upwardly late! The nighttime adventure these children have volition inspire students to click on their ain flashlights—and their imaginations—and head out into the dark.

Have a Hike, Miles and Spike! by Travis Foster and Ethan Long

Two oblivious dogs pack for an outdoor chance but have to revise their plans when the other animals call them out for existence selfish. Catchy rhymes and Ethan Long's signature, super-fun illustrations make this empty-headed story a guaranteed hit.

I Am Truly by Kelly Greenawalt and Amariah Rauscher

Princess Truly can do anything she sets her listen to, from taming lions to dancing on the stars! Exist certain to check out the other Princess Truly books as well.

Big Brown Comport'due south Cave by Yuval Zommer

Working through every one of Yuval Zommer'due south artistic titles would exist a great way for students to spend vacation! This ane is specially perfect, though, for kids whose parents ask them to help clean out the garage (or attic or basement) during summer break. Based on his observations of humans' "caves," Large Brown Behave thinks he needs a lot more stuff to make his own habitation experience comfy—or does he?

Natsumi! by Susan Lendroth and Priscilla Burris

No 1 in Natsumi'due south family appreciates her extra-energetic approach to preparing for the Japanese arts festival. Her grandfather knows only how to channel all that enthusiasm, though—drumming! Inspire students to march to their ain drum this summer.

Large Bunny past Rowboat Watkins

Big Bunny loves to eat carrots, along with … lots of other stuff. The zany plot twists will give kids the giggles. The unexpected ending is pure fun.

The Magician's Secret by Zachary Hyman and Joe Bluhm

Sleepovers at Grandpa's are a highlight of many kids' summer. When your gramps is a retired magician with a magic story chest in his attic, though? Well, that'south a guaranteed take chances.

Awâsis and the World-Famous Bannock by Dallas Chase and Amanda Strong

Awâsis is a young Cree girl who's almost to embark on an adventure! Together with her woodland friends, she gathers the ingredients she needs to bake bannock, a traditional bread. This picture book includes Cree terminology and a succulent recipe to try besides!

Noodlephant past Jacob Kramer

Noodlephant loves pasta—hence her nickname. When the kangaroos start making one unfair law after another, Noodlephant stands upward for anybody's right to enjoy pasta. Check out the sequel, too: Okapi Tale.

Hooray for Lid! by Brian Won

There's a pervasive night cloud of grumpiness amid the animal friends, until they start gifting hats to i another. Also, bank check out follow-ups Hooray for Books! and Hooray for Today!

Boxitects by Kim Smith

Boxitect. Blanketeer. Spaghetti-tect. Kids will desire to exist all of them! After you lot read, use the cardboard box-creation inspiration to build some castles of your ain.

National Geographic Little Kids Start Large Volume of Where by Jill Esbaum

This medley of explanations will respond curious kids' questions virtually the tallest mountains, the biggest rivers, and even fun facts like where ice cream was invented. Utilize it to take a vacation when y'all can't go out dwelling house!

Hello Lighthouse by Sophie Blackall

Unique and detailed illustrations will sweep students back in time in this narrative nonfiction account of a lighthouse keeper'south yr. What would it be like to alive "on the highest rock of a tiny isle at the border of the world?"

Sisters and Champions: The True Story of Venus and Serena Williams by Howard Bryant

This story of the sisters that redefined expectations of what kids from a tough Los Angeles neighborhood tin accomplish is a summer inspiration. Floyd Cooper's illustrations are a please.

What if Y'all Had an Fauna Tail? By Sandra Markle and Howard McWilliam

A perfect pairing for a summer outing to the zoo, this fun series will have kids laughing equally they larn about animal adaptations and the human body. This one focuses on tails; read the others to acquire virtually fauna ears, pilus, and more.

A Different Pond by Bao Phi

Journey to another country with this 2018 Caldecott Honor Book. Follow forth as a begetter teaches his son about their native country, Vietnam.

Finding the Music/En pos de la música past Jennifer Torres

When Reyna accidentally breaks her abuelito's special instrument, a vihuela, she's heartbroken—and determined to go information technology fixed. This touching title celebrates family bonds, mariachi music, and the ability of community.

Lost and Found Cat: The True Story of Kunkush's Incredible Journey by Doug Kuntz

In this true story, an Iraqi family brings their love family unit cat when they leave their dwelling house as refugees, simply to have information technology get lost during the boat crossing to Hellenic republic. A worldwide reunification effort leads to a happy catastrophe.

The Roots of Rap: 16 Bars on the 4 Pillars of Hip-Hop by Carole Boston Weatherford

This fascinating and aesthetic trip through musical history will fascinate kids (and adults too). Learn almost how artists from and then many domains—storytelling, poesy, funk, street art, breakdancing, deejaying, and more than—helped rap and hip-hop become what they are today.

Piece of cake Read/Early on Chapter Books

Chapter books give readers who are nevertheless mastering the skill even more than exercise. Our summertime reading list choices are splendid for read-alouds likewise, whether it's parents reading to kids or kids reading to parents (or kids reading to each other!).

Infant Monkey, Private Eye by Brian Selznick

Emergent readers will love the adorable—and often pant-less—immature primate detective in this collection of five unproblematic "mysteries." Clever illustrations elevate the simple text.

Donut Feed the Squirrels by Mika Song

Norma and Belly are hungry squirrels who desperately want a nut—a donut! They're foiled at every turn, though, and their airheaded adventure will keep kids giggling throughout this early on-reader graphic novel.

Polly Diamond and the Magic Book past Alice Kuipers and Diana Toledano

When Polly discovers that a magic book that appeared on her doorstep can make everything she writes actually happen, she wastes no fourth dimension trying it out—with entertaining results. If you bask this one, be sure to cheque out the sequel, Polly Diamond and the Super Stunning Spectacular Volume Fair.

Jo Jo Makoons: The Used-to-be Best Friend past Dawn Quigley and Tara Audibert

Jo Jo Makoons lives on an Ojibwe reservation with her family unit, where her #1 all-time friend is her cat, Mimi. But her #1 man friend, Fern, doesn't seem to want to exist friends anymore. What will Jo Jo Makoons practise?

The Poet's Domestic dog by Patricia MacLachlan

Teddy, a dog who has recently lost his elderly owner, narrates this tender tale. Now alone in his owner'due south cabin, he rescues two children caught in a wintertime storm and experiences the healing power of companionship. A perfect story for whatsoever young dog lover!

Arlo & Pips: King of the Birds by Elise Clanton

Arlo, the crow, is smart, and he knows it. Fortunately, his little friend Pips isn't afraid to put him in his place! This funny graphic novel includes plenty of true facts about crows mixed in with the story.

Scaredy Bat and the Missing Jellyfish: An Illustrated Mystery Chapter Book  by Marina J. Bowman

Mystery-loving kids will autumn in dear with Scaredy Bat! This detective series is filled with colorful graphics to help younger readers follow along equally a child vampire attempts to solve mysteries with her pals.

Baloney and Friends by Greg Pizzoli

Kids volition get a boot out of reading about the adventures of Baloney and his friends Peanut, Bizz, and Krabbit! Plus, they tin can follow the tutorial at the end of the book to learn how to depict comics of their ain.

Selection Your Own Quest: Dragon vs. Unicorn by Connor Hoover

The Option Your Own Quest series is what summertime reading dreams are fabricated of! Reminiscent of the beloved Choose Your Ain Adventure books of the 80s, these stories are different each time yous read. Find them all here.

Meet Yasmin! by Saadia Faruqi and Hatem Aly

Yasmin is a sassy 2nd-grader from a Pakistani-American family. She tackles real-life challenges with spirit and imagination in a book filled with winning illustrations that bring the stories to life.

Power Forwards past Hena Kahn

Summertime is the perfect fourth dimension to get hooked on a new sports fiction series. This introduction to the Chasing the Dream series introduces Zayd Saleem, a likable quaternary grader who'southward too a basketball fanatic.

Pizza and Taco past Stephen Shaskan

What's better, pizza or tacos? That'south the big question in this graphic novel for emergent readers—expect Pizza and Taco have come to life!

Due west Meadows Detectives: The Instance of Maker Mischief by Liam O'Donnell and Aurélie Grand

This title is the second in a series starring Myron, a immature sleuth who speaks frankly and positively near his autism. We love how his quirks play off those of his sidekicks every bit they work together to find a classmate'southward stolen robot.

Agent Moose by Mo O'Hara and Jess Bradley

Folks keep going missing on the Due south Shore in this graphic novel. No worries though—Agent Moose and his sidekick Owlfred are on the case!

I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916 (I Survived Serial) by Lauren Tarshis and Scott Dawson

The centre-pounding adventure of these stories based on real-life events is sure to capture every kid's imagination. Check out the whole series here.

BunBun and BonBon: Fancy Friends by Jess Keating

BunBun is as cute every bit can exist, merely awfully lone. Fortunately, fancy candy BonBon is set to stride in! Their sweet adventures make full the pages of this piece of cake-reader graphic novel.

InvestiGators by John Patrick Green

Welcome to the undercover (literally!) earth of Special Undercover Investigation Teams (S.U.I.T.). Gator agents Mango and Brash travel the sewers by toilet as they solve cases in this hilarious graphic novel for young readers.

Pea, Bee, & Jay: Stuck Together by Brian "Smitty" Smith

Pea loves to roll and can't resist a cartel to whorl correct off the subcontract where he lives. Merely an unexpected storm sends him farther than he expected. Volition his new friends Bee and Jay be able to help him discover his fashion back home?

Middle Form

Middle grade readers are ready for longer books with more advanced vocabulary. We've picked a variety of types for our summer reading list, from historical fiction to mystery, fantasy adventures to realistic modernistic tales.

A Daughter, a Raccoon, and the Midnight Moon past Karen Romano Young and Jessixa Bagley

Award-winning writer Karen Romano Young spins a clever caper effectually a group of tweens trying to scissure a case that may help them prevent their beloved local library from closing.

Home Sweet Motel (Welcome to Wonderland #one) by Chris Grabenstein

In this offer from a favorite middle form writer, P.T. Wilkie and his friend Gloria effort to salvage his family's Wonderland cabin—a kid's paradise—from financial ruin. Readers will exist cheering them on as they laugh at P.T.'s tendency to "embellish" stories, the pair's crazy moneymaking strategies, and their wild attempts to solve an unexpected mystery that crops up. Read more than of their adventures in the rest of the Welcome to Wonderland series.

Ellie, Engineer by Jackson Pearce

Friends, creativity, and girl-powered STEM: A story about a neighborhood building project is a perfect summertime read, especially when led past Ellie, armed with her trusty tool chugalug. At that place are two more Ellie books to enjoy, as well!

Trapped in a Video Game by Dustin Brady

An unknown villain imprisons Jessie in his least favorite activity—a video game. And if he can't figure out how to trounce this mysterious culprit, he'll be stuck in the virtual world. Love Jessie? In that location's a whole serial about him!

The Flavour of Styx Malone by Kekla Magoon

Brothers Bobby Gene and Caleb were minding their own business organisation in their pocket-size Indiana town when Styx Malone rolled in. Styx is older and wiser and teaches the boys how to pull off an escalator merchandise, getting better and better stuff until they get something incredible. This volume is full of hilarious antics and sweet brotherly relationships.

The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science by Joyce Sidman

Maria Merian was a brave and passionate scientific mind, well ahead of her time. Her story volition inspire kids to head exterior to look for butterflies and caterpillars in their own garden or nearby park.

The Globe Co-ordinate to Humphrey past Betty M. Birney

Humphrey is Room 26's course pet: a lovable hamster! Follow his adventures as he gets to know his human companions. In that location's a whole Co-ordinate to Humphrey series featuring this fluffy cutie, too.

Pony on the 12th Floor past Polly Faber

Kizzy'due south desire to own a equus caballus gets the best of her in this humorous tale most trying to own—and hide—a pony in an apartment building.

Funny Girl: Funniest. Stories. Ever. edited by Betsy Bird

What do you become when 25 of today's funniest women children's book writers combine their stories together in ane book? A hilarious collection that will make you lot laugh until you cry! Bonus: A portion of the proceeds from this book goes to support WriteGirl, a nonprofit whose mission is to empower girls by promoting creativity and self-expression.

Blended past Sharon M. Draper

A bi-racial tween must split time equally living with her divorced parents (who are both now dating other people and have vastly different income levels). Many kids volition run across their own lives reflected in her lifestyle-switching tale.

Spy School Revolution by Stuart Gibbs

The latest book in this teacher-recommended series features Superspy-in-training Ben Nuance trying to prove his friend Erica is non a double agent. To exercise and then, he'll have to runway down an insurgent group that dates back to colonial times. See the whole Spy School series hither.

The Orphan Band of Springdale by Anne Nesbet

Kids who dearest historical fiction volition enjoy this World War II story of life on the habitation front. 11-year-quondam Gusta moves from New York Metropolis to live with her grandmother in Maine, where there's plenty of small-scale-town drama.

Grump: The (Adequately) True Tale of Snowfall White and the 7 Dwarves by Liesl Shurtliff

Nosotros love this author's entertaining way of turning archetype fairy tales on their heads for middle grade readers. A young dwarf is torn between the entreatment of new friendship and a nagging suspicion that Queen Elfrieda Veronika Ingrid Lenore (E.V.I.L.) has dark intentions.

Absolutely Truly (A Pumpkin Falls Mystery) by Heather Vogel Frederick

Truly Lovejoy'south family moved from Texas to a tiny town in New Hampshire to have over their family unit's century-sometime bookstore. Left largely to her ain devices, Truly finds herself chasing downward clues plant in old books. At that place are sequels, too: Yours Truly and Really Truly.

The Stars Below Our Feet by David Barclay Moore

Working with LEGO bricks provides Lolly with a artistic and healing form of expression afterward his older brother is a victim of gang violence. This is a story most learning to throw abroad the directions and make your own fashion in the earth.

The Creature of the Pines (The Unicorn Rescue Society) by Adam Gidwitz and Hatem Aly

A club for caring for mythical creatures is a surefire hook, just this serial past a talented middle-grade author backs up its hype with compelling characters and clever plot twists. Beloved it? Hither's the rest of the serial, currently upward to six books.

Book Scavenger past Jennifer Chambliss Bertman

The Book Scavenger Series mystery tales all begin with clues found on Book Scavenger, a fictional geocaching-fashion game where participants hide books in public places and reveal the locations through encoded clues. Emily and James embark on 3 rollicking, heart-thumping adventures in and effectually San Francisco. Don't be surprised if kids want to set up their own scavenger adventures afterward they read!

Aline and the Bluish Bottle by Carolina Ugaz-Morán

A Halloween birthday party turns into the beginning of a quest for a young girl who finds out she has magical powers and has to locate a hidden antiquity.

The Sea in Winter by Christine Day

Masie Cannon was a ballet dancer in preparation until a serious leg injury knocked her off her feet. Now she'south preparing for a winter road trip to the Native American community where her mother grew up, but she'south anything but excited. Can her family aid heal her eye?

You Go Get-go past Erin Entrada Kelly

Charlotte and Ben may merely know each other through an online Scrabble game, but they're both decorated finding their mode through center schoolhouse. Though they live far apart, their friendship grows in unexpected ways as they spend one eventful week supporting each other through family troubles and schoolhouse challenges.

Hide and Seeker by Daka Hermon

Beat out the summer heat by sending chills downwards your spine! In this thriller, a group of tweens is drawn into waking versions of their own nightmares in a spooky game of hide-due north-seek.

The Mother-Girl Volume Club by Heather Vogel Frederick

Imagine your mom got together with a grouping of other moms and decided to form a volume society, and you lot and your middle school acquaintances have no choice merely to join. A group reading ofLittle Women makes unlikely friends out of the four girls, leading to a whole Mother-Daughter Book Lodge series.

One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia

In the summer of 1968, the Gaither sisters travel from Brooklyn to Oakland, California to spend a few months with their mother. Much to their surprise, their mother isn't exactly excited to encounter them and instead wants them to spend the summer at a Black Panther military camp.

The Parker Inheritance by Varian Johnson

A puzzling letter sends Candice on a summertime quest to find treasure and clear her grandmother'southward name. Reviewers compare this historical mystery to Ellen Raskin's classicThe Westing Game.

Get a Grip, Vivy Cohen by Sarah Kapit

Vivy Cohen has wanted to be a baseball game pitcher ever since she met pro ballplayer VJ Capello. But things aren't so elementary for Vivy: she has autism, and her mom says she can't play baseball considering she'south a daughter. That doesn't cease Vivy from being invited to join a Piffling League team. And when Vivy writes a letter to VJ, she'southward surprised to get a answer.

Race to the Bottom of the Sea past Lindsay Eagar

Fidelia Quail's life assisting in her parents' marine biology enquiry is already unusual. But when they drown in a storm, and she'southward kidnapped by pirates, this story catapults into page-turning summer-gamble territory.

The Heaven at Our Feet by Nadia Hashimi

Summer is for compelling page-turners and characters that move you. Everything changes for Jason when he finds out that his Afghan female parent, who he thought was deported, is living illegally in the United states.

The Shakespeare Stealer by Gary Blackwood

Travel back in time to feel life backstage at the World theater. An orphan named Widge is tasked with stealing the script for Village, but as he gets to know the actors and the great playwright himself, he must determine where his loyalty lies. If you lot enjoy it, there'south a follow-up book, Shakespeare's Scribe.

Premeditated Myrtle by Elizabeth C. Bunce

The first book of the new Myrtle Hardcastle Mysteries is a clever caper nearly a budding tween criminologist attempting to solve a local murder.

Hatchet (Brian'south Saga) by Gary Paulsen

This archetype survival novel at present has four sequels, making upwards Brian's Saga. Hatchet is the 1 that started it all: xiii-yr-one-time Brian Robeson is traveling by single-engine plane to visit his father, when the plane crashes and kills the pilot. Brian is lone in the Canadian wilderness with zippo simply his clothing, a tattered windbreaker, and the hatchet his female parent had given him as a present.

Young Adult

By high school, kids probably accept some required summertime reading to do. But when they just want to read for fun, our summertime reading listing suggestions give them a wide array of choices. They delve into topics relevant to teen life: bullying, showtime love, friendships, and more than. There are as well some choices that are pure escapes from reality!

The House in the Cerulean Body of water by TJ Klune

This fantasy novel fix in an orphanage for unique magical children is anything but childish. The characters, including a immature gnome, a green hulk, and Linus (the child Antichrist), are surprisingly real, and their quest for acceptance in a nearby town is a charming apologue for tolerance in our ain globe.

All the Things We Never Knew by Liara Timani

Two teens fall in and out of honey in this romance-centered YA book that's just as much of a love letter to basketball equally to first love itself.

Ghost Wood Song by Erica Waters

A teen fiddler uses her secret ability to summon ghosts from their graves in order to assistance her brother in this new YA read that also includes LGBTQ+ romance as a subplot.

All of This Is True by Lygia Day Penaflor

When four teens run across their favorite novelist, they're thrilled at their new friendship. Merely then their deepest secrets appear in her next book, and the consequences are dire. This contemporary YA mystery is also available in Castilian—ideal for bilingual teens looking for a suspense-filled narrative in their native language.

Watch Us Rise past Renee Watson & Ellen Hagan

Jasmine and Chelsea are ready to make changes for women at their loftier school. They apply their literary talents to course a Women'southward Rights Club, which soon goes viral. Online trolls lead to trouble, but these best friends are adamant to triumph.

Monday'south Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson

When Monday Charles goes missing, her best friend Claudia is the only one who seems to fifty-fifty detect she's missing. When no one can give her the answers she needs, Claudia goes on a quest to find them herself, no affair how hard they may be to accept.

The All-time Lies by Sarah Lyu

When her all-time friend Elise shoots Remy's beau Jack, Remy is left to question the truth most what happened. Obsession is the driving forcefulness behind this fast-paced plot surrounding two besties' warped connection.

Where the Dead Sit Talking past Brandon Hobson

This 2018 National Book Award Fiction finalist is a poignant tale about the bail two teenagers form in foster care while also trying to retain a connection to their shared Native American culture.

The Black Veins by Ashia Monet

A teen barista must seek out six fellow magicians to aid save her family in the first volume of this fantasy series.

If You're Out There by Katy Loutzenhiser

Social media is the simply atomic number 82 2 loftier schoolers have when they brainstorm to investigate the disappearance of a friend who seems to have vanished.

They Both Die at the End past Adam Silvera

On September 5, a fiddling afterwards midnight, Decease-Cast calls Mateo Torrez and Rufus Emeterio to give them some bad news: They're going to die today. Mateo and Rufus are full strangers, just for different reasons, they both want to make a new friend on their End Day. Luckily, there'southward an app for that. Information technology'due south called the Last Friend. Through it, Rufus and Mateo see up to try and alive a lifetime in a single day.

When You lot Were Everything by Ashley Woodfolk

What happens when life-long all-time friends are now ex-besties? Cleo and Layla's friendship may be over, but the story doesn't terminate at that place.

White Rabbit past Caleb Roehrig

Ex-young man drama ends up being the least of Rufus'southward worries after he finds his sister at a criminal offence scene—and has just one night to prove her innocence.

The Sound of Stars by Alechia Dow

Janelle "Ellie" Bakery is a teen rebel stuck in an conflicting-controlled quadrant of New York City in this sci-fi adventure near living, and falling in love, on an Earth that humans no longer control.

Windfall past Jennifer Smith

Alice doesn't believe in luck—at least not the proficient kind. But she does believe in dearest, and for some time at present, she's been pining for her best friend, Teddy. On his 18th birthday—only when it seems they might be on the brink of something—she buys him a lottery ticket on a lark. To their astonishment, he wins $140 million, and in an instant, everything changes.

If These Wings Could Wing , by Kyrie McCauley

Tens of thousands of crows have invaded Auburn, Pennsylvania. It's an issue for everyone in town except seventeen-year-old Leighton Barnes. For Leighton, information technology's no stranger than her business firm, which inexplicably repairs itself every time her father loses his temper and breaks things. Leighton's senior yr is filled with shades of the past and anticipation of the future, all while dealing with the confusing events of the present.

Because I Was a Girl: Truthful Stories for Girls of All Ages by Melissa de la Cruz

This multi-cultural collection outlines the real-life struggles of authors, chefs, and Stem professionals faced because of their female identity. Girls and boys akin can benefit from these true stories.

All Boys Aren't Bluish A Memoir-Manifesto by George Chiliad. Johnson

The author explores the intersectionality of being male, a person of color, and queer in contemporary society. It'south one of our favorite #OneVoices nonfiction books.

Kent State past Deborah Wiles

Loftier school history fans will be riveted by this compelling account of the Kent State shootings of 1970 when American troops killed four college students protesting the Vietnam war. Multiple viewpoints recount the events of that terrifying weekend, with consequences that nevertheless resonate today.

Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers by Deborah Heiligman

You've heard of Vincent Van Gogh, but exercise y'all know about Theo? Heiligman chronicles the amazing and eccentric lives of the Van Gogh brothers, their relationship with each other, and their piece of work.

Graphic Novels

Graphic novels are a real benefaction for reluctant readers and visual learners. Today's graphic lit has taken on a life of its own. These books draw kids in with beautiful fine art, then engage them with compelling narratives. That'southward why graphic novels belong on every summertime reading list, for kids of every age.

Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea (Narwhal and Jelly #one) past Ben Clanton

You tin can't help only smiling at Narwhal's enthusiasm in this graphic novel serial opener most new friendship—he'southward but and then darn cheerful all the time. Plenty of quirky details will make kids chuckle, like Narwhal's invitations to a hodgepodge of sea creatures to join his "pod of awesomeness" (and the beautiful horns he awards to each new member), or his and Jelly'southward unlikely shared love of waffles. (Gr. K-3)

Monsters Beware! (The Chronicles of Claudette) by Jorge Aguirre and Rafael Rosado

This is the third installment of this engaging graphic novel series for the upper elementary audition. Claudette is desperate to compete in—and win—the annual Warrior Games. She'll take to fence with monsters who reportedly eat the other competitors, though! (Gr. two-5)

Max and the Midknights by Lincoln Peirce

Fast-paced and witty, this graphic novel stars wannabe knight Max and her band of buddies. Run-ins with a sorceress, wizards, dragons, and plenty more exaggerated action keep readers interested, and the plentiful quips keep them laughing, too. (Gr. 3-6)

Act (A Click Graphic Novel) by Kayla Miller

Olive can't wait for the sixth grade field trip, but information technology turns out an unjust schoolhouse policy will proceed some kids from attending. So Olive decides to run for student council and be the change she wants to run into in the globe! See other graphic novels in the Click! series here. (Gr. 3-half-dozen)

When Stars Are Scattered by Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed

This graphic novel tells the story of two brothers from Somalia growing up in a refugee camp in Republic of kenya. Based on the experiences of Somali refugee Omar Mohamed, this book volition stay with readers long after they shut it. (Gr. 4-vi)

Real Friends by Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham

This relatable story is all near what information technology's like when friendships abound and change when you're not quite ready for it. It addresses issues like bullying and self-confidence, and the complexities of navigating relationships. (Gr. iii-half-dozen)

The Cardboard Kingdom by Chad Sell

Make-believe definitely isn't just for picayune kids. This engaging graphic novel will inspire eye grade readers to spend summer intermission building and creating with friends. There's a sequel likewise: Roar of the Beast. (Gr. iii-6)

Sanity & Tallulah by Molly Brooks

Sanity and Tallulah live on a infinite station, which is enough to excite the imagination all on its own. Merely these irrepressible mad scientist tweens accept plenty of mischief up their sleeves. Read the first book, then follow upwardly with the others in the Sanity & Tallulah series. (Gr. 3-half-dozen)

Form Human action by Jerry Craft

This is the illustrated sequel to Arts and crafts'southward New Kid, which won the 2020 Newbery Medal, the Coretta Scott King Writer Award, and the Kirkus Prize. They both explore what it's similar to be one of the few students of color at a prestigious individual school. (Gr. 3-vi)

Séance Tea Party by Reimena Yee

This whimsical story explores the challenges of leaving childhood behind. Follow a girl still yearning for playtime while she slowly finds herself with only a ghost left as a friend. This bittersweet tale will actually resound with middle grade readers. (Gr. 3-half-dozen)

Primer by Thomas Krajewski, Jennifer Muro, and Gretl Lusky

Ashley Rayburn has discovered torso paints that turn her into a superhero! Now she has to decide whether to continue them (and her powers) or return them to the agency that fabricated them. (Gr. iii-6)

Million, Jo, Beth, and Amy by Rey Terciero and Bre Indigo

Louisa May Alcott'due south Piffling Women has a timeless appeal for many readers. This graphic novel modernizes the story with a blended family unit living in a walk-up in NYC. The characters have familiar personalities, fifty-fifty if their stories are a niggling different. (Gr. three-6)

Science Comics: Robots and Drones: Past, Nowadays, and Future by Mairghread Scott and Jacob Chabot

The Scientific discipline Comics series is awesome for motivating middle grade readers while teaching about high-involvement topics. This championship is excellent screen-free entertainment for tech-loving kids. (Gr. 4-8)

Maker Comics: Grow a Garden by Alexis Frederick-Frost

The Maker Comics serial is a fantastic DIY collection for tweens and teens. Abound a Garden seems similar a great summer project, while other selections include things like learning to draw a comic or fix a car. (Gr. 4-8)

This Was Our Pact past Ryan Andrews

Each year, Ben's town turns out for the Autumn Equinox Festival and sends lighted lanterns floating off downwards the river. This year, Ben and his friends are adamant to follow them wherever the path leads. (Gr. 5-8)

The Oracle Code by Marieke Nijkamp and Manuel Preitano

Barbara Gordon's entire life changes when a gunshot wound leaves her paralyzed from the waist downward. During her time at a rehab middle, she encounters a mystery: patients keep going missing. Equally Barbara works to discover the answers, she learns important truths about herself. (Gr. 6-viii)

Poe: Stories and Poems (A Graphic Novel Accommodation) past Gareth Hinds

Poe's spooky works are the perfect basis for graphic storytelling. Horror story fans will love this new have on classics similar "The Raven" and The Cask of Amontillado. (Gr. 8-12)

Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Upward with Me by Mariko Tamaki

Frederica Riley'due south relationship with pop girl Laura Dean is toxic—and perhaps all likewise familiar to loftier schoolers. Freddy falls under her spell again and over again until she finally learns what's truly important in relationships, including friendships. (Gr. ix-12)

Dragon Hoops by Factor Luen Yang

When Gene was growing up, his heroes were in comic books—not on the court or playing field. Equally a high school teacher, though, he starts to realize how important sports are to many of his students, and the basketball team'due south journey to the State Title holds inspiring lessons for kids and adults alike. (Gr. nine-12)

March: Volume Ane by John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, and Nate Powell

The first installment of this graphic novel series recounts the tardily senator'due south first encounters with Dr. Martin Luther Male monarch and the offset of the Nashville Student Movement as ceremonious action to desegregate the South was steadily gaining traction. (Gr. 9-12)

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