Ohio State Reading Lists
2020 - 2021 Choose to Read Ohio List
Leila in Saffron
“Glorious.” —Kirkus Reviews A colorful journey of self-discovery and identity, this sweet, vibrant picture book follows young Leila as she visits h...
Blended
Eleven-year-old Isabella’s blended family is more divided than ever in this thoughtful story about divorce and racial identity from the award-winni...
2023 - 2024 Choose to Read Ohio Title
Where We Used to Roam
“Sensitively told and heartfelt…will open up many difficult, but important conversations.” —Jasmine Warga, Newbery Honor–winning author of Other Wo...
2020 Choose to Read Ohio "Floyd's Pick" honor title
Leila in Saffron
“Glorious.” —Kirkus Reviews A colorful journey of self-discovery and identity, this sweet, vibrant picture book follows young Leila as she visits h...
2021 Choose to Read Ohio "Floyd's Pick" honor title
Go, Girls, Go!
Come along for a rollicking ride in this picture book celebration of vehicles that puts girls in the driver’s seat! Girls can race…and girls can fl...
2020 Ohioana Book Award Finalist
Leila in Saffron
“Glorious.” —Kirkus Reviews A colorful journey of self-discovery and identity, this sweet, vibrant picture book follows young Leila as she visits h...