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Spark a Lifelong Love of Reading
with These Chapter Book Series!
Can you remember the first book you couldn’t put down? The first book that you snuck into a special reading corner to read by yourself? The feeling where the pages fell away, and the story took over? This experience is so important to building a lifelong love of reading, and it starts with chapter book series. Let’s help build the next generation of readers using books that you know and love—and new ones, too!
Use the following downloadable materials to get started:
Picky Eater, Picky Reader Menu
From adventure to fantasy to mystery and more, there’s a perfect series for every reader. Use this tool to help your young reader find their next read!
Reading Tracker
Use this reading tracker to set goals with your young reader and help inform further reading recommendations!
Activity Brochure
Have fun with your new chapter book friends with these downloadable activities featuring your favorite characters!
Classics That Made You a Reader!
Dinosaurs Before Dark Graphic Novel
Junie B. Jones #1: Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus
Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus: The Graphic Novel
New Series for Your Chapter Book Reader!
Alvin Ho: Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things
The Start of Mary Pope Osborne’s Love of Reading
Learn about Mary Pope Osborne’s journey to become a reader beginning with The Boxcar Children chapter books. Her love of reading later inspired her to write the beloved Magic Tree House series.
For Educators
As an educator, you already know that a child’s access to books and other reading materials is one of the primary drivers of reading success. Introduce the following materials to parents and guardians to engage their young reader!
Letter To Parents & Guardians
Explain the importance of reading at home and provide ideas and tips on how to make it a habit. Be sure to fill in the reading goal at the bottom for each student and sign your letter!
Chapter Book Guide
(Re)discover classic chapter book series and introduce new characters to help build reading identities. Are students already enjoying one series? Check out this guide for suggestions on more series to try!
Reading Tracker
Invite students and families to use this reading tracker to set goals with their young reader. This can help inform further reading recommendations—especially when shared with teachers and librarians!
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