The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) has released their list 2019 of library books for summer reading that were chosen for grades K-2. These engaging books will let you and your child explore many topics together. The single largest predictor of academic achievement is whether parents read with their children every night. With this list, you have a lot of great new books to choose from.

The Association for Library Service to Children Summer Reading List for 2019 Grades K-2

Astronaut Annie by Suzanne Slade, illustrated by Nicole Tadgell Tilbury House Publishers, 2018, ISBN: 9780884485230.

Auntie Luce's Talking Paintings by Francie Latour, illustrated by Ken Daley Groundwood Books, 2018, ISBN: 9781773060415.

A Big Mooncake for Little Star by Grace Lin Little, Brown, 2018, ISBN: 9780316404488.

Bookjoy, Wordjoy by Pat Mora, illustrated by Raul Colon Lee & Low, 2018, ISBN: 9781620142868.

CatStronauts: Mission Moon by Drew Brockington Little Brown Books for Young Readers, 2017, ISBN: 9780316307475.

Counting on Katherine: How Katherine Johnson Saved Apollo 13 by Helaine Becker, illustrated by Tiemdow Phumiruk Henry Holt, 2018, ISBN: 9781250137524.

Dreamers by Yuyi Morales Neal Porter, 2018, ISBN: 9780823440559.

Dude! by Aaron Reynolds, illustrated by Dan Santat Roaring Brook Press, 2018, ISBN: 9781626726031.

A First Book of the Sea by Nicola Davies, illustrated by Emily Sutton Candlewick Press, 2018, ISBN: 9780763698829.

Fox the Tiger by Corey R. Tabor Balzer + Bray, 2018, ISBN: 9780062398697.

Good Night, Planet by Liniers TOON Books, 2017, ISBN: 9781943145201.

Hello Lighthouse by Sophie Blackall Little, Brown, 2018, ISBN: 9780316362382.

Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race by Margot Lee Shetterly, illustrated by Laura Freeman HarperCollins, 2018, ISBN: 9780062742469.

Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall Candlewick Press, 2017, ISBN: 9780763678388.

Kick It, Mo! by David A. Adler, illustrated by Sam Ricks Penguin Young Readers, 2018, ISBN: 9780425289815.

Mae among the Stars by Roda Ahmed, illustrated by Stasia Burrington HarperCollins, 2018, ISBN: 9780062651730.

Meet Yasmin! by Saadia Faruqi, illustrated by Hatem Aly Picture Window, 2018, ISBN: 9781684360222.

My Awesome Summer by P. Mantis by Paul Meisel Holiday House, 2017, ISBN: 9780823436712.

Our Celebracion! by Susan Middleton Elya, illustrated by Ana Aranda Lee & Low, 2018, ISBN: 9781620142714.

Potato Pants! by Laurie Keller Henry Holt, 2018, ISBN: 9781250107237.

The Slime Book: All You Need to Know to Make the Perfect Slime DK Children, 2017, ISBN: 9781465473738.

The Stuff of Stars by Marion Dane Bauer, illustrated by Ekua Holmes Candlewick Press, 2018, ISBN: 9780763678838.

The Sun Is Kind of a Big Deal by Nick Seluk Orchard Books, 2018, ISBN: 9781338166972.

Thank You, Omu! by Oge Mora Little, Brown, 2018, ISBN: 9780316431248 .

Tiger vs. Nightmare by Emily Tetri First Second, 2018, ISBN: 9781626725355.

We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga by Traci Sorell, illustrated by Frane Lessac Charlesbridge, 2018, ISBN: 9781580897723.

Whale in a Fishbowl by Troy Howell, illustrated by Richard Jones Schwartz & Wade Books, 2018, ISBN: 9781524715182 .

What Do They Do with All That Poo? by Jane Kurtz, illustrated by Allison Black Beach Lane Books, 2018, ISBN: 9781481479868.

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