Why Read?​

For a reason, of course! 

When I first began homeschooling, I used booklists from curriculum providers and didn't really venture outside of those lists. Over the past couple of years, I have found freedom in exploring books for my kids to read! I realized that many of the book lists I used did include newer books and some of those more recently written books have since become my favorites! 

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As I have created book lists for my own kids, I began sharing them. You can see links to different grade-level lists below. Each year I create a visual book list so my kids can choose books I have pre-chosen for them. They don't have to stick to these lists, but it gives them plenty of options that they know I think they will enjoy. We use the library a lot, so these visual lists help me plan as they choose books since we don't own all of them!

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I do assign books to be read now that my kids are older, and some books become read-alouds. Currently {summer 2020}, my daughter is entering 6th grade and my son is entering 9th grade {my oldest son is graduated}. My daughter loves to read but prefers fantasy so her assigned books tend to be more historical and realistic fiction. My son dislikes reading entirely so I try to be very careful with the books I assign so that they are books he will enjoy.

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Read for a Reason was created as a way for me to share everything book-related! You'll find free printables and many book-related resources!