Last week, Scholastic Reading Club editors Laura Demoreuille and Kristin Standley joined us for a Facebook Live Video to talk about their favorite books for kids this summer. Laura shared her board book and picture book recommendations, while Kristin shared her top middle grade and YA picks. You can browse the full list below or on our "Best Books for Summer" Pinterest board!
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Laura's picks:
- You Can Do It, Stinky Face! Board Book by Lisa McCourt, Illustrated by Cyd Moore
- Surf’s Up by Kwame Alexander, Illustrated by Daniel Miyares
- Barnacle is Bored by Jonathan Fenske
- Thunder Boy Jr by Sherman Alexie, illustrated by Yuri Morales
- Don’t Throw It to Mo! by David A. Adler, illustrated by Sam Ricks
- The Thank You Book by Mo Willems
- Fly Guy Presents: Sharks by Tedd Arnold
- Humphrey’s Creepy-Crawly Camping Adventure by Betty G. Birney, illustrated by Priscilla Burris
Kristin's picks:
- Upside Down Magic by Sarah Mlynowski, Lauren Myracle, and Emily Jenkins
- Goosebumps: One Day at Horrorland by RL Stine
- Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan
- Cleopatra in Space: Target Practice by Mike Maihack
- Slacker by Gordon Korman
- Trials of Apollo: The Hidden Oracle by Rick Riordan
- Two Summers by Aimee Friedman
