2020s books assigned in 2nd grade

US schools assign 145 books written in the 2020s to 2nd grade students, across 10 states. Every title below is cited from a state ELA standard, district reading list, or AP/IB syllabus.

Titles
145
Written
2020–2029
States assigning
10

The list — 2020s, 2nd grade

Reading the whole 2020s 2nd grade reading list? Kids who struggle with the print versions often finish the assigned books by listening.

Listen free on Audiblestarts instantly

New members only · many assigned titles are included with the membership. As an Amazon Associate, ReadingList earns from qualifying purchases and membership trials at no extra cost to you.

Try it on audio — free. Kids who struggle with the print versions often finish the assigned books by listening.

Listen free on Audiblestarts instantly

New members only · many assigned titles are included with the membership. As an Amazon Associate, ReadingList earns from qualifying purchases and membership trials at no extra cost to you.

Show all 145 titles

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Most-assigned 2020s authors in 2nd grade

Carole Boston Weatherford (5) · Corey R. Tabor (4) · Mac Barnett (3) · David LaRochelle (2) · Duncan Tonatiuh (2) · Vashti Harrison (2)

Know a parent or teacher who needs this? Share it:FacebookPinterest

Common questions

How many 2020s books are assigned in 2nd grade?
145 books written between 2020 and 2029 appear on 2nd grade reading lists tracked by ReadingList. Each one is cited from a state department of education, district list, or AP/IB syllabus.
Are these assigned nationally or in a few states?
10 states assign at least one 2020s title at 2nd grade in the lists tracked here, so this is a broad pattern rather than a single state's canon. Per-state lists are on each state page.

Browse by another angle