Sussex County Library System Offers Guided Reading Book Lists to Support Young Readers

Contact: Julie Knapp Sussex County Main Library 973 948-3660 ext. 3409 [email protected]

Newton, NJ - Finding books by reading levels just got easier at the Sussex County Library System (SCLS). Families and educators can now browse new librarian-curated book lists to find reading selections available at the library.

Guided Reading Levels, developed by Fountas and Pinnell, provide a simple and effective system for matching children with books that support their developing reading skills. The system organizes books by lettered levels, helping children build confidence and comprehension without feeling overwhelmed. Many Sussex County schools use this method and encourage students to read at a specific "letter," often assessed several times throughout the school year. Now, children and parents can view the book lists by level and request books to be delivered to their preferred library branch.

"These lists make it easy for parents to find books that fit right where their child is as a reader," said Deborah Fagnan, Youth Services Coordinator. "It takes the guesswork out of picking a book and keeps reading fun instead of frustrating."

The SCLS Guided Reading Book Lists were created using Guided Reading Levels provided by Fountas and Pinnell, as well as children's publishers including ABDO Publishing, Capstone Press, Cavendish Square, Children's Press, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Random House, and Scholastic.

Families can view the most current Guided Reading Book Lists on the library's website at: sussexcountylibrary.org/kids/#guided-reading. For more information, visit your local SCLS branch or call 973-948-3660.