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What are the most popular books at each grade level? Can just 15 minutes of daily reading significantly impact learning outcomes? Get the answers in the world’s largest annual study of K–12 student reading habits.
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2025 Report out now
Explore the world’s largest annual study of K–12 student reading habits. You’ll discover the most popular books at every grade, new insights on student reading growth, and much more.
For more than 15 years, What Kids Are Reading has been a go-to resource for administrators, teachers, and families looking to inspire a lifelong love of reading and learning.
The 2025 edition shares eye-opening new research on the power of just 15 minutes of daily reading to improve student outcomes across K–12.
You’ll also find popular print and digital books at each grade level, authentic Spanish titles, teacher recommendations, favorite series, and more.
What are kids reading the most in your state? Are they choosing more fiction or nonfiction? See the top picks at each grade level here.
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You can create your own What Kids Are Reading report! Use this Custom Report Builder tool to see specific results for your state—and to make custom book lists for individual students and reading groups.