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...
2019 Buckeye Book Award
Not Quite Narwhal
In the tradition of Uni the Unicorn and Gaston, this heartwarming and adorable debut picture book tells the story of a young unicorn who was born u...
2019 Choose to Read Ohio "Floyd's Pick" Honor Title
Bark Park!
Come along and play with all of the dogs at Bark Park in this exuberant rhyming picture book that’s a treat for animal lovers of any age.Welcome to...
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...
2019 Ohioana Book Award Finalist
This Is the Nest That Robin Built
A robin’s animal friends help build her nest in this cumulative collage picture book from Caldecott Honor recipient Denise Fleming.Robin is buildin...
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...
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...