ReadSquared Reading Program

Reading Lists

"My Emotions"

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About Endangered Animals (Ages 7+)

This list features books that inform young readers about different endangered animals.

All About Feelings

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ALSC Summer Reading: Grades 6-8

This 2020 Summer Reading Book List Grades 6 - 8 Book List was created by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC). The books on this list come highly r ...
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America the Beautiful (Ages 0+)

Celebrate Independence Day with these books for young readers.

American Sign Language

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Animal Friends (Ages 0+)

This list of books is intended to introduce children to new animals.

Bilingual in Spanish and English

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Bring May Flowers

Welcome the warm weather by reading books with flowers in the titles.

Bring May Flowers (Ages 0+)

Welcome the warm weather by reading books with flowers in the titles.

Bring May Flowers (Ages 7+)

Welcome the warm weather by reading books with flowers in the titles.

Caring for Nature

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Children's Booklist " Animals in ABC order"

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Children's Booklist " Names in ABC order"

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Chills and Thrills

Horror Novels for Summer Nights!

Climate Disasters

These environmental, dystopian, and survival books give an inside look at a futuristic world.

Community Matters

We’re all in this together! These books explore adult friendships and how kindness and compassion can leave a lasting impression on individuals and their community.

Cooking

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Dinosaurs! (Ages 0+)

These books are all about dinosaurs!

Dinosaurs! (Ages 7+)

These books are all about dinosaurs!

Disability Awareness

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Drawing Practice

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Dream On!

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Earth Protectors

Teach your littles ones about animals, nature, and the balance of mother earth.

Explore Different Writing Styles

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Explore Watercolor

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Family Camp Read Summer 2022 Staff Picks!

Get ready to experience the wonders of reading! The Stewart C. Meyer Harker Heights Public Library has picked their very favorite books and audiobooks that remind them of summer fun!

Feelings, Emotions, Health, Humanity

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Find Your Groove!

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Fishing

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Fun with Friends

Young readers can join in on the fun with books that teach the importance of working together toward a common goal and the power of friendship.

Ghost Stories

A booklist filled with spooky tales.

Happy Birthday, America! (Ages 7+)

Books for kids to celebrate the 4th of the July and to better understand the American Revolution.

Hiking!

Hiking themed booklist for children ages 7-12 years old.

Hopeful Change

Inspire hope for a better future with these books about the environment, climate, and life-cycles of the world.

Independence Day

Celebrate Independence Day with these fiction and nonfiction books.

Independence Day

If you're looking for US History to read up on this 4th of July, look no further! This list is full of non-fiction and fiction books perfect to read while you wait for the fireworks to start!

It's About the Journey

These novels feature a traveling protagonist and their varied adventures.

Juneteenth

Celebrate Juneteenth with books that center on the freedom, resilience and accomplishments of Black Americans. This collection includes both non-fiction and novels.

Juneteenth

Celebrate Juneteenth with these books that are all about Black history. This list includes non-fiction and novels.

Juneteenth (Ages 0+)

Observe Juneteenth with books about Black children! This list includes both non-fiction and story books.

Juneteenth (Ages 8+)

Celebrate Juneteenth with books that center on the freedom, resilience and accomplishments of Black Americans. This collection includes both non-fiction and storybooks.

Knitting

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Let's go on a hike!

A hiking themed booklist for children ages 0-6 years old.

Let's Take a Trip! (Ages 0+)

Summer Vacation books for readers aged 0-6.

Making Tracks

Books are a great way to bridge the gap of imagination and exploring. Get kids outside to explore nature with this list of books about animal tracks and signs!

Mindfulness and the Arts as Therapy

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Moody Foodie

This list features books about different types of foods, including some cookbooks.

Moody Foodie

Cookbooks and food guides for aspiring chefs!

Nature Activists and Environmentalists

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Plants Everywhere!

Plant themed booklist for children ages 7-12 years old.

Pun-derful Reads

A collection of books with punny titles, comprised mostly of cozy mysteries.

Pure Imagination (Ages 0+)

Fantasy reads for younger children.

Pure Imagination (Ages 7+)

Fantasy reads for ages 7-12

Read with Pride (Ages 0+)

Books featuring diverse family types, and lgbtq+ main characters.*This list features material approved for children aged seven and under.

Read with Pride (Ages 8+)

Books featuring diverse family types, and lgbtq+ main characters*This list features material approved for children aged 8 and up.

Read with Pride (Non-Fiction)

Non-fiction books and audiobooks to help you celebrate and better understand the LGBTQ+ community. *This list is restricted to adult accounts.

Read with Pride (Non-Fiction)

Non-fiction books and audiobooks to help you celebrate and better understand the LGBTQ+ community.*All titles are intended for YA and Teen audiences.

Read with Pride (Novels)

?Novels featuring LGBTQ+ main characters.*This list is restricted to adult accounts.

Read with Pride (Novels)

Novels featuring LGBTQ+ main characters.*This list features material approved for teens and young adults.

Restoring Home

Take a look at the possible consequences for the planet and all of humanity with these captivating reads.

Rock List 7-12 Summer Reading Program

These books are listed for ages 7-12

School's Out!

YA reads featuring the last-day-of-school/beginning-of-summer themes.

School's Out! (Ages 7+)

Books about the end of the school year.

Sci-Fi and Fantasy

Science Fiction and Fantasy suggestions for Adult Readers

Sci-Fi/Fantasy

Science Fiction and Fantasy books for Young Adult Readers

Sewing and Cosplay

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Sharing and Caring

Engage preschoolers with picture books that feature characters playing, sharing, and celebrating diversity while building a strong foundation for reading.

Show off your heART!

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Smokey Bear

Celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th Birthday! Join Smokey in learning about wildfire prevention and the environment. This list is from the Smokey Bear Reading Challange and ...
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Smokey Bear Inspired Reading List

Celebrate Smokey Bear's 80th Birthday! These books about wildfires and conservation were selected for adult readers by our library staff.

Smokey Bear Inspired Reading List

Celebrate Smokey Bear's 80th Birthday! These books about wildfires and conservation were selected for teen readers by our library staff.

Sports

This list includes fiction and non-fiction titles all about your favorite sports!

Sports (Ages 0+)

Check out some sporty books to read with your young one!

Sports (Ages 7+)

These books are all about sports!

Sports Reads

A collection of non-fiction books and novels featuring various sports as a central theme.

Summer Camp Novels for Adult Readers

Who says Summer Camp is only for kids? These books are intended for adults, while featuring the excitement of a summer camp story!

Summer Camp Reads

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Summer Camp Reads (Ages 7+)

Books About Summer Camp Adventures!

Summer Chills (Ages 0+)

Spooky stories for Summer Nights!

Summer Chills! (Ages 7+)

Spooky stories for Summer Nights!

Summer Lovin'

Summer heat, romance reads, and ah-oh the summer nights!

Summer Lovin'

Summer Heat, Romance Reads, but ah-oh the summer nights~

Tall Tales

These stories mix fact and fiction together to create an exaggerated story of an actual event. Can you see the truth in these tall tales?

Texas 2x2 Award (Ages 0+)

Here are some of the candidates for the 2024 Texas 2x2 awards!

Texas Bluebonnet Award (Ages 7+)

These books are some of the 2024-2025 candidates for the Texas Bluebonnet Award!

The Big Book

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Thrills and Chills!

Horror Stories for Summer Nights!

Turtles 0-6/7-12 Summer Reading Program

These books are listed for age group 0-6

United We Stand

Divided We Fall, United We Stand: a diverse range of stories about friendship, acceptance, and real-world issues important to teens.

We Can Sleep Outside! Camping Books (Ages 0+)

Books about camping for the first time!

We love Plants!

Plant themed booklist for children ages 0-6 years old.

Welcome Summer Fun! (Ages 0+)

Gear up for summer with these seasonal reads!

Welcome Summer Fun! (Ages 7+)

Gear up for summer with these seasonal reads!

Welcome Summer!

Gear up for summer with these seasonal reads!

Welcome Summer!

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Wilderness - Adults

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Wilderness Thrillers

In the world of thriller books, “don’t go into the woods” is an adage as old as time. Whether you’re into mystery books that will terrify you or mystery books full o ...
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YA Summer Reading 2022

Take a look at these young adult novels, perfect for summer reading!

YA Summer Reading 2022

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Fall Fun Reading for Teens

Here are so fun books for Fall for Teens!

Kids Books for Autumn

Fall into Autumn with fabulous books!

Outdoor Survival

YA survival stories show the strength and resilience of the human spirit. These books center on teen characters who rise above their challenges, adapt to their envir ...
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Witches, Warlocks, and More

Experience the unreal with witches, werewolves, warlocks, and more!

Animal Tales

Some memorable books from your childhood often feature special relationships between humans and animals, which taught some very important lessons about love, friends ...
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Autumn Books for Adults

Curl up with a good book!

Camping

A camping-themed booklist for ages 0-6/7-12.

Dark Fantasy Books

Take a walk on the dark side with these fantasy titles!

Kids Books for Autumn

Fall into Autumn with fabulous books!

Set Sail into Stories

Set sail into stories this summer!

Slithery Snakes and More

Take a look at books that slither!

Teen Travel Booklist

Hit the road with these great reads!

Birds!

A bird-themed booklist for children 0 - 6 years old.

Dive into Stories

The ocean calls. Dive into these books' pages this summer!

Fall Fun Reading for Teens

Here are so fun books for Fall for Teens!

Summer Safari Adventures for Adults

Take a trip to a faraway place!

Teen Tasty Treats

Take a bite out of a good book!

Urban Fiction for Adults

Adults may enjoy some urban fiction and fantasy titles!

Birds, Birds, Birds!

Bird themed booklist for children ages 7-12 years old.

Books Are a Tasty Treat

Mix a little of this and a little of that for a booklist filled with tasty treats for the mind and body!

Books are Magic

Be transported to magical places in a book!

Come On Kids -- Let's Go!

Kids enjoy these stories about big trucks, community helpers, and more!

Enchanting Tales

Travel to magical worlds with these tales of wizards, witches, and wonder.

Explore the Earth

Take a look at our planet and the strategies you can use to make positive changes.

Patriotic Teen Reads

Enjoy some Patriotic books this 4th of July!

Teen Reads to Make You Slither

They are slithery. They are stealthy. At least they are not slimey! Try out some of these s-s-scrumptious reads!

Teen Summer Safari Adventures

Get ready for adventure out in the wild!

Teen Tasty Treats

Take a bite out of a good book!

Come On Kids -- Let's Go!

Kids enjoy these stories about big trucks, community helpers, and more!

Enchanting Tales for Teens

Travel to magical worlds with these tales of wizards, witches, and wonder.

Insects!

Insect themed booklist for children ages 0-6 years old.

Mysteries

Summer is the perfect time to settle in with a good mystery!

Teen Travel Booklist

Hit the road with these great reads!

Dive into Stories

The ocean calls. Dive into these books' pages this summer!

Insects, Insects!

Insect themed booklist for children ages 7 - 12 years old.

Mystery Teen Book list

Can you solve the mysteries in these books???

Stars & Stripes Children's Books

There's going to be fireworks! These tales celebrate America!

Thrills and Chills for Adults

Do you dare? Here are some riveting reads to inspire thrills and chills!

Timeless Mythology

Mythology forms the backbone of all the cultures in the world. They are also fun and highly entertaining, and their continuing relevance is evident in the fact that ...
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Explore the Earth: Children's Books

Explore our wonderful planets with books about the Earth! Enjoy books about rocks, volcanoes, the environment, and more!

Fishing 0-6/7-12 Summer Reading

A Library themed booklist for ages 0-6/7-12

Argh! Pirates! Books for Kids

Ahoy, matey! Sail the seven seas with these books about pirates!

Geometry 0-6/7-12 Summer Reading Program

A Geometry-themed booklist for ages 0-6/7-12.

Money Madness for Kids

Take a look at these children's books all about money and finances!

Reach for the stars!

A star-themed booklist for children ages 0-6 years old.

Back to school 0-6/7-12 Summer Reading Program

A back to school-themed booklist for ages 0-6/7-12.

Books are a Tasty Treat

Books are yummy treats!

Library 0-6/7-12 Summer Reading Program

A themed-library booklist available to ages 0-6/7-12.

Star Gazers!

A star-themed booklist for children ages 7-12 years old.