Reading Lists
Adventure Tales

Bring exciting tales to life in the pages of these books for preschoolers and early readers. From animal friends to robots, explorers to secret agents, these adventu ...
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Banned and Challenged Books in Last 5 Years

This selection of banned books have been some of the most challenged books in recent years.


Banned Classics

A selection of classic fiction that has been frequently challenged and/or banned.


Banned Young Adult Books: A Selection

Teen books that have been challenged or banned.


GCPL 5th Grade Battle of the Books 2020-21

This list includes all of the books selected by Gaston County Schools for the 2020-21 school year.


GCPL Great Books for 2nd Graders

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GCPL Great Books for 3rd Graders

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GCPL Great Books for 4th Graders

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GCPL Great Books for 5th Graders

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GCPL Great Books for Babies-Toddlers

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GCPL Great Books for High Schoolers

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GCPL Great Books for Kindergartners

Don't know what to read this summer? Here are some great reads for kids selected by GCPL Youth Services staff! There is a book list for each elementary school grade.


GCPL Great Books for Middle Schoolers

The book list for middle school reads contains a wide variety of levels and content.


GCPL Great Books for Preschoolers

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GCPL High School Battle of the Books 2020-21

This list includes all of the books used by Gaston County Schools for the High School Battle of the Books 2020-21.


GCPL Middle School Battle of the Books 2020-21

This list includes all of the books selected for the 2020-21 Middle School Battle of the Books used by Gaston County Schools.


GCPL New York Times Bestsellers July 2020

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Nature Seekers

Introduce young readers to the natural world, travel, conservation, and other adventures while they engage with these exciting stories told by a fun cast of characters.


NCCBA Junior Book Nominees

Please read all of the Junior Book Nominees for this year's North Carolina Children's Book Awards! You'll have a chance to vote on your favorite once you complete th ...
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NCCBA Picture Book Nominees

Please read all 10 NC Children's Book Picture Book Nominees on this list to complete the program.


Top 10 Most Challenged Books

Top 10 Most Challenged Books


Travel, Intrigue, & Adventure

These books will capture the imagination of adult readers, with a mix of genres and voices.


Travel, Intrigue, & Adventure

These books will capture the imagination of adult readers, with a mix of genres and voices.


Wild and Free

A diverse range of stories about friendship, acceptance, adventure, and nature geared toward the YA reader.


Wild and Free

A diverse range of stories about friendship, acceptance, adventure, and nature geared toward the YA reader.


GCPL Great Books for 1st Graders

Don't know what to read this summer? Here are some great reads for kids selected by GCPL Youth Services staff! There is a book list for each elementary school grade.