As a mom who loves to read, I’ve always hoped to pass along that same love of books to my daughters. While every child is different, one thing I’ve learned is that letting them choose what they read makes all the difference. I’d much rather they get excited about a story that appeals to them than feel forced to read something that doesn’t spark their interest. In our house, reading is a daily habit—15 minutes a day during the school year, and even more in the summer when there’s more time to get lost in a good book. Below is a list of books/series I recommend for kids—some are favorites from our home library, others are titles that have captured my daughters’ attention and helped nurture their love for reading.
The Complete Summer I Turned Pretty Trilogy (Boxed Set)
The Summer I Turned Pretty series follows Belly as she navigates love and growing up during summers at Cousins Beach, torn between two brothers, Conrad and Jeremiah. It's a heartfelt story of first love and self-discovery.
A Twisted Tale Collection
The A Twisted Tale series takes classic Disney tales and flips them upside down with a thrilling "what if" twist
The Heartstopper Series
Heartstopper is a sweet, emotional graphic novel series about two teens, Charlie and Nick, as they navigate friendship, first love, coming out, and growing up together.
Merci Suárez Series
Merci Suárez books offer a heartfelt, relatable look at growing up, filled with humor, cultural insight, and the challenges of family and friendship.
Futureland Series
A thrilling, illustrated sci-fi adventure that follows a tech-savvy boy.
Dork Diaries
Dork Diaries is a funny and relatable series that follows middle schooler Nikki Maxwell as she navigates crushes, friendships, and drama through her illustrated diary entries.
Tristan Strong Series
The Tristan Strong series follows a seventh grader who accidentally punches a hole into a realm of African gods and folk heroes, embarking on a thrilling adventure to save both worlds.
