1st grade reading list

Name: 1st grade reading list
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1st grade students in US schools are commonly assigned 91 books across Common Core Appendix B, AP, IB, Cambridge, and state ELA curricula. Each title links to its grade citations.

91 books with a 1st grade citation

Titles whose grade range covers 1st grade in a state ELA curriculum or a national reference (Common Core Appendix B, AP, IB).

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Frequently asked questions

What books do 1st grade students read in US schools?

91 books are commonly assigned to 1st grade students across US schools — sourced from Common Core exemplars, AP, IB, Cambridge, and 50 state curricula. Each title on this page links to its full curriculum citations.

How many books are on the 1st grade reading list?

This page lists 91 1st grade titles, of which 91 have a verified state or national curriculum citation at the 1st grade level.

Are these 1st grade books in Common Core?

Many 1st grade books on this list appear in the Common Core State Standards Appendix B exemplar texts. Each book card links to its full citation history including which states + curricula reference it. Look for the "Common Core" tag on individual book pages.

How do I pick a 1st grade book for my student?

Filter by curriculum using the pivots above (Common Core, AP, IB, Cambridge, state-specific). Each book page shows its grade range, themes, and which curricula list it. For homeschool or differentiation, books with overlapping grade ranges (±2 grades) work for 1st grade students.