The School Reading List compiles this list of recommended books monthly. This book of the month list highlights new releases and editions of fiction and non-fiction books suitable for children and young adults aged 5-16.
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Below are the School Reading List’s top picks from recently released children’s and YA novels and non fiction titles, including our ‘books of the month’.
Our picks of the best children’s books coming out in Summer 2021
Here’s our selection of top new titles coming out in Summer 2021. These reading recommendations include picture books, early and middle-grade fiction; young adult novels and non-fiction.
CILIP Carnegie Medal 2021 Shortlisted Books
Shortlists for the CILIP Carnegie Medal 2021 and Kate Greenaway award 2021 – recommended for children and young adults in primary and secondary schools.
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Our picks of the best children’s books coming out in spring 2021
Here’s our selection of top new titles coming out in Spring 2021. These reading recommendations include picture books, early and middle-grade fiction; young adult novels and non-fiction.
Autumn 2020 – best new children’s and YA books – our picks
Here’s our selection of top new titles coming out in autumn 2020. These children’s reading recommendations include picture books, early and middle-grade fiction; young adult novels and non-fiction.
Our picks of the best children’s books coming out in Spring 2020
Here’s our selection of top new titles coming out in Spring 2020. These reading recommendations include picture books, early and middle-grade fiction; young adult novels and non-fiction.
CILIP Carnegie Medal 2020 Shortlisted Books
Shortlists for the CILIP Carnegie Medal 2020 and Kate Greenaway award 2020 – recommended for children and young adults in primary and secondary schools.
Our picks of the best children’s books coming out in Summer 2020
Here’s our selection of top new titles coming out in Summer 2020. These reading recommendations include picture books, early and middle-grade fiction; young adult novels and non-fiction.
School Reading List Book of the Month Archive
Each month, the School Reading List compiles a list of recommended books and on this page, we feature an archive of recommendations for picture books, fiction, and nonfiction from previous years.
Autumn 2019 – best new children’s and YA books – our picks
Here’s our selection of top new titles coming out in autumn 2019. These reading recommendations include picture books, early and middle-grade fiction; young adult novels and non-fiction.
Summer 2019 – best new children’s and YA books – our picks
Here’s our selection of top new titles coming out in summer 2019. These reading recommendations include picture books, early and middle-grade fiction; young adult novels and non-fiction.
2019 CILIP Carnegie Medal Shortlisted Books
The 2019 shortlist of books for the CILIP Carnegie Medal 2019 – recommended for children aged 9-16 and young adults in primary and secondary schools.
Our picks of the best children’s books coming out in Spring 2019
Here’s our selection of top new titles coming out in Spring 2019. These reading recommendations include picture books, early and middle-grade fiction; young adult novels and non-fiction.
Our picks of the best children’s books coming out in Autumn 2018
Here’s our selection of top new titles coming out this Autumn. These reading recommendations include picture books, early and middle-grade fiction; young adult novels and non-fiction.
2018 CILIP Carnegie Medal Shortlisted Books
The 2018 shortlist of books for the CILIP Carnegie Medal 2017 – recommended for children aged 9-16 and young adults in primary and secondary schools.
2017 CILIP Carnegie Medal Shortlisted Books
The 2017 shortlist of books for the CILIP Carnegie Medal 2017 – recommended for children aged 10-14+ and young adults in primary and secondary schools. A great list for secondary school class readers and summer reading material for teens.
2016 CILIP Carnegie Medal Shortlisted Books
The 2016 shortlist of books for the CILIP Carnegie Medal 2016 – recommended for children aged 10-14+ and young adults in primary and secondary schools. A great list for secondary school class readers and summer reading material for teens.
Book of the Month – February
Book of the month – Boffin Brainchild by Jill Jennings. When Tom touches a museum robot the last thing he expects is for it to decide to follow him home.