To help you discover, curate, and plan, we’ve created thematic booklists for readers grades PreK-12. These interactive booklists allow you to download the PDF, click the book covers to find out more about each book along with any available educator and library resources.
Click the links below to download and explore.
Explore our booklist about sports stories and athletes.
Discover 50+ books that are great middle school reads from novels in verse to graphic novels to nonfiction!
Get ready for Back to School with these essential reads.
Help young readers recognize both apparent and non-apparent disabilities and the community.
Get ready to celebrate Native American Heritage Month with books from Native American authors and illustrators.
Powerful stories highlighting the different experiences and the common themes of the refugee experience for young readers.
Read with Pride booklist features books about LGBTQIA+ characters and figures.
Books that have been honored for children and teens that authentically portray the Jewish experience.
Help young readers understand and combat mental health stigma with these reads for grades K-12.
Earth Day and Climate Change aren’t just for the Spring. These reads about the environment work all year round.
Women's History Month Celebrate Women and Women’s History year round with our Women’s History Month booklist!
Poetry Month may be in April, but these poetry books are great year-round!
Celebrate Black History, Excellence, and Joy featuring books by Black authors and illustrators.
Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month with our booklist featuring books by Arab and Arab American voices and stories.
Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month with our booklist featuring books by Asian and Asian American creators.
Looking to add some love to your shelves? These swoony reads are great for your teen readers.
Discover books to built empathy and community for National Bullying Prevention Month.
Books to help young readers learn about elections and our government.
Short & quick reads to engage your tween and teen readers!
Short story collections and anthologies for your class or library.
Looking for something spooky? Get your fix of mystery, thrills, and chills all year-round!
Explore often untold stories from American History.
Discover all the Penguin Graphics books with our Penguin Graphic Novel Catalog!
A curated book list that explores multifaceted identities of People of Color and provides context and calls for action. Volume 1
A curated book list that explores multifaceted identities of People of Color and provides context and calls for action. Volume 2
Share history, historical figures, and inspiring examples of people who beat the odds with your youngest readers.
Go back in time with our Historical Fiction booklist featuring middle grade and YA!