beyond Primers: high-Quality Children’s literature for Primary-grade readers
literature for young children
has come a long way. Across the genres, we find striking illustra - tions, rich text that doesn’t sacrifice emergent reader
text patterns and structures, and subject matter that captivates and challenges young readers. We share below some noteworthy titles that honor the curios - ity, abilities, and experiences of a diverse range of readers in the primary grades.