ReadSquared Reading Program

Reading Lists

Adventures on Every Page (Kids Chapter Books)

Looking to go on a reading adventure this summer? These books will bring you to new places and are full of excitement!These books are not required reading, and all p ...
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Bite Sized Reads- Books for Beginning Readers

These great dinosaur themed books are perfect for children who are learning to read independently! When you come to the library you will find these books have colorf ...
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Book with a Playlist

These books contain a list of songs that coordinate with the story and enhance the reading experience. (A music biography would also work for this square.)

Books for Babies

These books are perfect for starting your little one on their adventures through reading.These books are not required reading, and all participants are welcome to re ...
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Books for Young Adventurers (Beginner Readers)

Just starting out on your adventures in the great wide world of reading? These stories of adventure are sure to keep you interested while helping you find the right ...
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Books with 3 or more POVs

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Celebrity Memoirs

A short list of celebrity memoirs to inspire your choice for book bingo. Also, explore titles in the Libby app - many audiobooks are narrated by the celebrities themselves!

Chompable Chapters- Children's Chapter Books

Take a dino-bite out of these amazing chapter books for kids! These reads are perfect for families to read together or for independent readers to enjoy on their own!

Dino-mite Comics- Children's Graphic Novels

Check out these great graphic novels for kids with dinosaur themes!

Features a Disabled Protagonist

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Features a Non-Human Character

Be it an orc, vampire, or even the antichrist, all these books highlight a non-human character.

Ferocious Facts!- Children's Nonfiction

Check out these dino-mite nonfiction reads for kids of all ages!

Kids Book List Color Our World

Explore creativity, art, and colorful characters in these books for younger readers.

Ms. Emily's Picks

Check out these great reads that Ms. Emily loved!

Ms. Emily's Summer Reading Favorites

These books are some of Ms. Emily's favorites. Give one a try this summer if you are stuck trying to figure out your next read!These books are not required reading, ...
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Nature Seekers

Introduce young readers to the natural world, travel, conservation, and other adventures while they engage with these exciting stories told by a fun cast of characters.

One Day

Time is a central element in all these books - they are set over the course of just one day.

Picture Perfect Adventures (Picture Books)

These great adventure stories are perfect for readers of all ages to enjoy together! Make sure to spend some time looking at the great illustrations, and enjoy the s ...
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Pow! Boom! Adventure! (Graphic Novels)

Graphic novels take you on amazing visual adventures! Check out these great reads for trips to distant lands, alternate realities, and more!These books are not requi ...
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Rawr-some Reads- Children's Picture Books

These dinosaur themed picture books are great for families to read together, or for independent readers to enjoy on their own!

Retelling of a Fairy Tale, Myth, or Classic

Explore a new twist to a story you already know with these reimagined titles.

Staff Recommendations

Book recs from JPL staff! If something is still not catching your eye, ask a staff member for more the next time you visit the library.

Stories for Tiny Dinos- Children's Board Books

These board books about dinos, summer & more are the perfect way to introduce little ones to reading!

Teen Book List Color Our World

Main characters with creative and artistic flair populate these books. Pick up a new book from the library or build your To Be Read (TBR) list -- reading colors your world!

Translated into English

Some suggestions for books that have been translated into English.

Wild and Free

A diverse range of stories about friendship, acceptance, adventure, and nature geared toward the YA reader.

Banned Books

Exercise your right to intellectual freedom by reading a banned book! Unfortunately, this is only a small percentage of the titles that have been banned or challenge ...
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Color in the Title

Explore these colorful book titles!

Book to Movie/TV Adaptations

There are so many book to screen adaptations out there, so here is a list of some recent releases that you may have not seen yet.

LGBTQIA+ Protagonist

Color your world with these diverse reads!

Features an Animal

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Includes a Wedding

Wedding bells are in the air! All these books are about or feature a wedding.

Number in the Title

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