ReadSquared Reading Program

Pre-K 2024 Adventure Begins at Your Library

Reading Lists

Adult - Mission Book Recommendations

These are some of the books we have at the library that can help you accomplish the summer 2024 reading missions!

Adult Book List Color Our World

Find inspiration for your next read from this list of books that contain the themes of color and creativity.

Children - Mission Book Recommendations

These are some of the books we have at the library that can help you accomplish the summer 2024 reading missions!

Infants & Toddlers

Reading to children—even from a very young age—stimulates brain development. These books will encourage you to read aloud to infants and toddlers every day.

Kids Book List Color Our World

Explore creativity, art, and colorful characters in these books for younger readers.

Newbery Winners and Honor Books

The Newbery Medal was named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a ...
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Pre-K - Mission Book Recomendations

These are some of the books we have at the library that can help you accomplish the summer 2024 reading missions!

Pre-K Book List Color Our World

Babies and toddlers will enjoy the colorful artwork and fun stories in these artful picture books.

Preschool

Help your young child prepare for school success by sharing learning moments each day. Your preschool child will be ready to thrive in kindergarten and beyond.

TAYSHAS

The goal of the TAYSHAS reading list is to motivate young adults to become lifelong readers and to participate in the community of readers in Texas. Students in grad ...
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Teen - Mission Book Recommendations

These are some of the books we have at the library that can help you accomplish the summer 2024 reading missions!

Teen Book List Color Our World

Main characters with creative and artistic flair populate these books. Pick up a new book from the library or build your To Be Read (TBR) list -- reading colors your world!

2x2 2020 List

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Bluebonnets

2021-2022 Texas Bluebonnet AwardEach year, 20 books are chosen for the Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List. Schools and libraries around the state participate in the ...
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Lone Star

The Lone Star reading list is developed by public and school librarians from the Young Adult Round Table. The purpose of the list is to encourage students in grades ...
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New at GPL For All Ages

New titles you can check out at Gatesville Public Library.

The Great American Read

The PBS Great American Read list of favorite books. How many have you read?

2x2 2021 List

The 2×2 list includes recommended books for children age two to grade two to be used by parents and caregivers to introduce children to a variety of quality books th ...
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2x2 2022 List

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2x2 2023 List

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Junior Fiction Mysteries

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