
Levels 1 & 2
Preschool - Grade 1
For children who recognize familiar words and sound out new words with help.
3 books monthly
Simple sentences and stories; picture clues; basic vocabulary
Oscar Wilde
"Reading is the key that opens doors to many good things in life." -Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Preschool - Grade 1
For children who recognize familiar words and sound out new words with help.
3 books monthly
Simple sentences and stories; picture clues; basic vocabulary
Grades 1 – 3
For newly independent readers who read simple sentences with confidence.
3 books monthly
Challenging vocabulary; chapters; engaging characters
Grades 2 – 4
For children who still enjoy pictures but are ready for more complex chapters.
2 - 3 books monthly
Longer chapters; full illustrations; exciting stories
Grades 4 - 7
For kids transitioning into middle school. Slightly more complex storylines.
2 books monthly
Family relationships, friendships, bullying, fitting in
Grades 8 and up
For those transitioning between children's novels and adult literature.
2 books monthly
Coming of age, sibling rivalry, parental relationships
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
1954®by BD takes its inspiration from the year classrooms became integrated in the US. It’s our mission to equip and empower young people as they reach for new horizons of achievement, and to that end, we commit to providing students with tools to excel. Reading increases aptitude making it the cornerstone of excellence.