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Reedy Press

Reedy Press is a St Louis publisher specializing in books of local interest and travelogs.

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See Book List Reedy Press (St Louis) 2022

See Book List “100 Things” Series (Reedy Press)

See Book List “Illustrated Timeline” Series (Reedy Press)

See Book List “Secret” Series (Reedy Press)

See Book List “This Used to Be” Series (Reedy Press)

See Book List “Unique Eats and Eateries” Series (Reedy Press)

University Press of Kansas

The University Press of Kansas publishes scholarly books that advance knowledge and regional books that contribute to the understanding of Kansas, the Great Plains, and the Midwest.

Founded in 1946 and reorganized in 1967 and again in 1976, it represents the six state universities: Emporia State University, Fort Hays State University, Kansas State University, Pittsburg State University, the University of Kansas, and Wichita State University. The press is located on the west campus of the University of Kansas.

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See Book List University Press of Kansas (Lawrence KS)

See Book List University Press of Kansas – Kansas titles – (Lawrence KS)

University of Missouri Press

In partnership with the university, our mission is to advance the humanities and sciences. The University of Missouri Press is committed to publishing important books, including those unlikely to turn a profit for commercial publishers. As the only member of the Association of University Presses in Missouri, the Press is the state’s premier publisher of original and relevant peer-reviewed trade titles, textbooks, references, and monographs in disciplines served by the University of Missouri. We discover and disseminate knowledge through scholarly print and digital publications that will improve the quality of life—not only for all who call Missouri home, but for people across the nation and around the world.

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See Book List University of Missouri Press (Columbia MO) 2018-21

See Book List University of Missouri Press – “Mark Twain and His Circle” Series

See Book List University of Missouri Press – “Give ’em Hell Harry” Series

See Book List University of Missouri Press – “A History of Missouri” Series

See Book List University of Missouri Press – “Missouri Biography” Series

2021 Best Books Lists for Children and Young Adults

Here are the 2021 Best Books” Lists from American Library Association, School Library Journal and the Children’s Book Council

These are the hottest, most “in demand” books published over the past year, selected by ALA & SLJ!

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ALA & YALSA – latest lists – both fiction and nonfiction

American Library Association & Young Adult Library Services Association –

See Book List 2021 ALA Notable Children’s Books – Younger

See Book List 2021 ALA Notable Children’s Books – Middle

See Book List 2021 ALA Notable Children’s Books – Older

See Book List 2021 YALSA Best Books – Fiction

See Book List 2021 YALSA Teens’ Top Ten

See Book List 2021 YALSA Best Nonfiction Complete

See Book List 2021 YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction

See Book List 2021 YALSA Best Graphic Novels

See Book List 2021 YALSA Great Graphic Nonfiction for Teens

SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL – latest lists, both fiction and nonfiction

See Book List 2021 SLJ Best Books – Picture Books

See Book List 2021 SLJ Best Books – Fiction Chapter Books

See Book List 2021 SLJ Best Books – Fiction Middle School

See Book List 2021 SLJ Best Books – Fiction Young Adult

See Book List 2021 SLJ Best Books – Graphic Novels All Grades

See Book List 2021 SLJ Best Books – Graphic Nonfiction All Grades

See Book List 2021 SLJ Best Books – Manga

See Book List 2021 SLJ Best Books – Nonfiction All Grades

CHILDREN’S BOOK COUNCIL – latest lists – fiction and nonfiction

The CBC partners with other professional educator groups to make recommended lists. These are the most current fiction entries.

See Book List 2020 Children’s Choice – International Literacy Association

See Book List 202o Young Adult Choices – International Literacy Association

See Book List 2021 Kids Book Choice Awards Winner and Finalists – K-2

See Book List 2021 Kids Book Choice Awards Winner and Finalists – 3-4

See Book List 2021 Kids Book Choice Awards Winner and Finalists – 5-6

See Book List 2021 Kids Book Choice Awards Winner and Finalists – Teen

Leveled Readers – Harcourt

DJWBookworm presents Leveled Reading Collections from various trade book publishers!

A leveled book collection is a large set of books organized in levels of difficulty – from easy-to-read books that an emergent reader might begin with – to the longer, complex books that advanced readers will select.

These lists will be of value to Reading Teachers, to expand their classroom collections or School Leveled Reading Collections. Also, this is a great way for a parent to get “just right” books for their readers at home!

The sets on this page are from Harcourt Publishing.

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See Book List Green Light Readers Level 1

See Book List Green Light Readers Level 2

See Book List Green Light Readers Level 3

Leveled Readers – Harper/Collins

DJWBookworm presents Leveled Reading Collections from various trade book publishers!

A leveled book collection is a large set of books organized in levels of difficulty – from easy-to-read books that an emergent reader might begin with – to the longer, complex books that advanced readers will select.

These lists will be of value to Reading Teachers, to expand their classroom collections or School Leveled Reading Collections. Also, this is a great way for a parent to get “just right” books for their readers at home!

The sets on this page are from Harper/Collins Publishing.

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See Book List I Can Read! Level 1

See Book List I Can Read! Level 2

See Book List I Can Read! Level 3

See Book List I Can Read! My First…

Leveled Readers – National Geographic

DJWBookworm presents Leveled Reading Collections from various trade book publishers!

A leveled book collection is a large set of books organized in levels of difficulty – from easy-to-read books that an emergent reader might begin with – to the longer, complex books that advanced readers will select.

These lists will be of value to Reading Teachers, to expand their classroom collections or School Leveled Reading Collections. Also, this is a great way for a parent to get “just right” books for their readers at home!

The sets on this page are from National Geographic Publishing.

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See Book List National Geographic Readers Level Pre 1

See Book List National Geographic Readers Level 1

See Book List National Geographic Readers Level 1 – paired reading

See Book List National Geographic Readers Level 2

See Book List National Geographic Readers Level 3

Leveled Readers – Penguin Publishing

DJWBookworm presents Leveled Reading Collections from various trade book publishers!

A leveled book collection is a large set of books organized in levels of difficulty – from easy-to-read books that an emergent reader might begin with – to the longer, complex books that advanced readers will select.

These lists will be of value to Reading Teachers, to expand their classroom collections or School Leveled Reading Collections. Also, this is a great way for a parent to get “just right” books for their readers at home!

The sets on this page are from Penguin Publishing.

Disclosure: I am an affiliate of Bookshop.org and I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.

See Book List Penguin Young Readers Level 1

See Book List Penguin Young Readers Level 2

See Book List Penguin Young Readers Level 3

See Book List Penguin Young Readers Level 4

Leveled Readers – Simon and Schuster Publishing

DJWBookworm presents Leveled Reading Collections from various trade book publishers!

A leveled book collection is a large set of books organized in levels of difficulty – from easy-to-read books that an emergent reader might begin with – to the longer, complex books that advanced readers will select.

These lists will be of value to Reading Teachers, to expand their classroom collections or School Leveled Reading Collections. Also, this is a great way for a parent to get “just right” books for their readers at home!

The sets on this page are from Simon and Schuster Publishing.

Disclosure: I am an affiliate of Bookshop.org and I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.

See Book List Ready-to-Read Level Pre 1

See Book List Ready-to-Read Level 1

See Book List Ready-to-Read Level 2

See Book List Ready-to-Read Level 3

See Book List Ready-to-Read – Ready to Go!

Guided Reading – Smithsonian Guided Readers AND Children’s Research Texts

Guided Reading is usually a daily activity in school classrooms and involves every child in a class over the course of a week. In the US, Guided Reading can take place at both the primary and intermediate levels. Each Guided Reading group meets with the teacher several times throughout a given week.

Here, Smithsonian presents Guided Readers for Grades 3, 4 and 5, with a STEAM Focus. I have also listed Smithsonian Informational Texts for Science and Social Studies.

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See Book List Smithsonian 3rd Grade Readers – Building Literacy with STEAM

See Book List Smithsonian 4th Grade Readers – Building Literacy with STEAM

See Book List Smithsonian 5th Grade Readers – Building Literacy with STEAM

See Book List Smithsonian Information Text Primary Grades

See Book List Smithsonian Introducing Primary Sources

See Book List Smithsonian Dinosaur Discovery Timelines

See Book List Smithsonian War Timelines

Reedy Press is a St Louis publisher specializing in books of local interest and travelogs.

The University Press of Kansas publishes scholarly books that advance knowledge and regional books that contribute to the understanding of Kansas, the Great Plains, and the Midwest.

Here are the 2021 Best Books” Lists from American Library Association, School Library Journal and the Children’s Book Council

These are the hottest, most “in demand” books published over the past year, selected by ALA & SLJ!

DJWBookworm presents Leveled Reading Collections from various trade book publishers!

A leveled book collection is a large set of books organized in levels of difficulty – from easy-to-read books that an emergent reader might begin with – to the longer, complex books that advanced readers will select.

These lists will be of value to Reading Teachers, to expand their classroom collections or School Leveled Reading Collections. Also, this is a great way for a parent to get “just right” books for their readers at home!

The sets on this page are from Harcourt Publishing.

DJWBookworm presents Leveled Reading Collections from various trade book publishers!

A leveled book collection is a large set of books organized in levels of difficulty – from easy-to-read books that an emergent reader might begin with – to the longer, complex books that advanced readers will select.

These lists will be of value to Reading Teachers, to expand their classroom collections or School Leveled Reading Collections. Also, this is a great way for a parent to get “just right” books for their readers at home!

The sets on this page are from Harper/Collins Publishing.

DJWBookworm presents Leveled Reading Collections from various trade book publishers!

A leveled book collection is a large set of books organized in levels of difficulty – from easy-to-read books that an emergent reader might begin with – to the longer, complex books that advanced readers will select.

These lists will be of value to Reading Teachers, to expand their classroom collections or School Leveled Reading Collections. Also, this is a great way for a parent to get “just right” books for their readers at home!

The sets on this page are from National Geographic Publishing.

DJWBookworm presents Leveled Reading Collections from various trade book publishers!

A leveled book collection is a large set of books organized in levels of difficulty – from easy-to-read books that an emergent reader might begin with – to the longer, complex books that advanced readers will select.

These lists will be of value to Reading Teachers, to expand their classroom collections or School Leveled Reading Collections. Also, this is a great way for a parent to get “just right” books for their readers at home!

The sets on this page are from Penguin Publishing.

DJWBookworm presents Leveled Reading Collections from various trade book publishers!

A leveled book collection is a large set of books organized in levels of difficulty – from easy-to-read books that an emergent reader might begin with – to the longer, complex books that advanced readers will select.

These lists will be of value to Reading Teachers, to expand their classroom collections or School Leveled Reading Collections. Also, this is a great way for a parent to get “just right” books for their readers at home!

The sets on this page are from Simon and Schuster Publishing.

Here, Smithsonian presents Guided Readers for Grades 3, 4 and 5, with a STEAM Focus. I have also listed Smithsonian Informational Texts for Science and Social Studies.

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