Books and Reading - Reading Lists

Reading lists that you find here, were compiled by authorites in their field. The lists are not reproduced in their entirty, but instead reflect those titles that are available at our library. Pamphlets with the entire list are available in the library, upon request.

100 All-Star Choices for Teens
This list of books will turn you on to reading. Several generations of teens have made these titles their reading choices time and time agian. The books were published in the last four generations of the 20th century - and their popularity makes them excellent choices for the 21st century as well. American Library Association
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Non-Fiction All Star Choices for Teens [ pdf ] [ MS Word ]
This list contains only the non-fiction titles found on the list above that we have at Mt. Baker

100 Books that Shaped the 20th Century
This list covers best books for children [ages 6-14] written in the 20th century. Many of the picture books on the complete list will not be found on this posting. School Library Journal, Jan. 2000.

Best Books for Young Adults
These lists are compiled by a select committee of young adult librarians.

The Best of the Best YA 100 books
These books are the best of the best selections from the Young Adult Library Services Association's Best Books for Young Adults" annual lists, 1966-1999. Booklist, January 1 & 15, 2001.

Books Made into Movies
Maintianed by Mid-Continent Library.

Character
Middle School books with strong character. This list was compiled from several sources, and is not to be considered authoritative.

Genres  
Select suggestions in each of the genres for middle school readers. Many more books can be found in the library using the online-public-access catalog (OPAC).

6th Grade

Adventure

Animals

Contemporary Fiction

Fantasy and Mystery

Historical fiction

Humorous Fiction

Sarcy Stories

Sports Stories

8th Grade

Adventure

Humorous Fiction

Love and Romance stories

Mystery

Science Fiction

Vampires

Holocaust Books at Mt. Baker

Multicultural Books
A selective bibliography of multicultural books, including African American ficiton, Asian American fiction, Hispanic, and Native American fiction

Outstanding Books for the College Bound & Life Long Learners
The books on this list will give you the opportunity to see yourself and the world in a new way; to reconnect with memories; andopen doors to discovery, knowledge, adventure and enchantment. They will inspire you to think about life, universal truths, and the human experience. This list is intended as a tool for a variety of audiences - college bound students, educators, librarians, and parents. American Library Association. Our library has only a portion of the books on this list.

Quick Picks for Middle & High School Students (Anaheim High School) [ pdf ] [ Word ]