Children's Book List: Reading Takes You...Across the USA in Chapter Books!

During these Interesting Times, the Children's Department has been hard at work updating our book lists. Whether you're looking for a book on a particular topic (like feeling different) or want to read something similar to that series that you just finished up (and now have that empty, lost feeling), we've probably got a book list for that. You can find the full list of our children's book lists on our website. We've also put all of these awesome lists on Beanstack. If you haven't had a chance to check out Beanstack, you really should. It makes signing up for and monitoring summer reading a breeze! We'll be highlighting some of our book lists in these blog posts throughout the summer. Happy reading!

If you're looking for a road trip this summer without the hassle, we've got chapter books set in every state, plus D.C.!

MARYLAND
Jacob Have I Loved
by Katherine Paterson
New York City: Crowell, 1980

This Newbery Medal winning book follows Sara Louise Bradshaw and her family, on a small island in the Chesapeake Bay. Sara Louise's twin sister, Caroline, is beautiful and frail and has always received more attention from the moment they were born. Jacob Have I Loved is a coming of age tale that examines family and relationships, and what it means to be happy.






NEW JERSEY

Superfudge
by Judy Blume
New York City: E.P. Dutton, 1980

This beloved sequel to Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing has the Hatcher family moving to from NYC to New Jersey for the summer. As well as having a baby. You know, nothing at all to adapt to. 

NEW YORK
The Cricket in Times Square
by George Selden
New York City: Ariel Books, 1960

A Newbery Honor winner, Selden's classic tells the story of Chester Cricket, who ended up in Times Square by accident. Befriended by animals and humans alike, Chester's musical ability amazes the subway station and surrounding neighborhoods.