Summer is a great time for recommending books. And also a time when you might not have as much time as you’d like to collate your own lists! SO–here is a compilation of lists and list resources that may be of use/interest for you:
We Are Kidlit Collective Summer Reading List is a “curated summer reading list that celebrates diversity, inclusivity, and intersecting identities” with books for all ages by and about Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.
School Library Journal has a whole bunch of great summer booklists, with a variety of ages, book-types, and topics.
Association for Library Service to Children has summer reading lists (and nifty brochures) for ages 0-14. (Pro tip: Valerie from Ladysmith mentioned that she puts these lists out and kids and families read through all the books on the list–a great way to diversify their reading!) A variety of ALSC booklists is available.
YALSA’s Teens Top Ten Nominees are a great list of teen-recommended books for kids to read and then vote for their favorites in the fall
Cooperative Children’s Book Center is ALWAYS a good bet! Here are a few booklists to highlight
- Book of the Week Archives
- Black Experience: Affirmation and Resilience, Activism and Resistance in 45 Books for PreK-Grade 12
- Race and Racism: Selected Books for PreK-Grade 12
NPR’s Book Concierge is tons of fun, the 2019 list is a great place to start. You can spend a lot of time playing with filters to see what you can come up with, including filters for books for kids and teens.