Reading Lists
1000 Books - Birth to 12 Months

Start early and raise a book lover by reading to newborns. These hand-selected books are designed for babies birth to 12 months including durable board books and colorful pictures.


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Intermediate Nutmegs 2024

The Intermediate Nutmeg nominees are geared towards children in grades 4-6. 


Popular Series Books

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The Great American Read

The PBS Great American Read list of 100 favorite books. How many have you read?


1000 Books - 12 to 24 Months

Help young children develop a love for reading that will last a lifetime.  Read these fun books about animals and rhymes to your young one and watch their imagination grow.


1000 Books - 2 to 3 Year Olds

Encourage your toddler to read with exciting books that span from simple picture books to more elaborate stories. Watch your child grow into a lifetime book lover.


1000 Books - 4 to 5 Year Olds

Prepare your child for school by exposing them to reading at a young age. This book list is designed for 4 to 5 year olds as they prepare to enter kindergarten.


Elementary Nutmeg Nominees 2024

The Elementary Nutmeg nominees are geared towards kids in grades 2-3. 


Middle School Nutmeg Nominees 2024

The middle school Nutmeg nominees are geared towards kids in grades 7-8.


High School Nutmeg Nominees 2024

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CT State Dept of Education K-2 Summer Suggestions

This suggested reading list for students entering grades K-2 is provided by the CT State Library for the State Department of Education. 


CT State Dept of Education 3-4 Summer Suggestions

This suggested reading list for students entering grades 3-4 is provided by the CT State Library for the State Department of Education. It includes books based on th ...
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CT State Dept of Education 5-6 Summer Suggestions

This suggested reading list for students entering grades 5-6 is provided by the CT State Library for the State Department of Education. It includes books based on th ...
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CT State Dept of Education 7-8 Summer Suggestions

This suggested reading list for students entering grades 7-8 is provided by the CT State Library for the State Department of Education. It includes books based on th ...
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CT State Dept of Education High School Summer Sugg

This suggested reading list for students entering grades 9-12 is provided by the CT State Library for the State Department of Education. It includes books based on t ...
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