Recommended Literature: Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve: Developed by the California Department of Education, to provide a collection of outstanding literature for children and adolescents.

California Reading List: Developed to assist parents and students in selecting books written at a level of difficulty that corresponds with a child's ability to read. Drawn from California's recommended literature lists for students in kindergarten through grade twelve, the reading lists on this site have been specifically tailored to match the achievement level of each student who participated in the California STAR assessment program.