The Reading Adventure: 100 Books to Check Out Before You’re 12

Discover your next read with this carefully curated list from We Need Diverse Books.

The Reading Adventure: 100 Books To Check Out Before You’re 12 introduces young readers ages 7–12 to 100 must-read books representing a wide range of genres, cultures, experiences, and perspectives.

Organized by genre and theme, the guide includes reviews, recommendations, vibrant illustrations, reading suggestions, and 15 exclusive author interviews, including Jason Reynolds, Meg Medina, and Linda Sue Park.

Developed in collaboration with We Need Diverse Books, this accessible guide is designed for both enthusiastic and reluctant readers and helps children discover books in which a greater diversity of young readers can see themselves and others represented.