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Family July 15, 2020

Disney's summer reading list: 15 book picks for ages 0-16

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Disney is encouraging kids and families to open up a book and their imagination with its first-ever Summer Reading List and corresponding activities.

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Made up of 15 recommendations for ages 0-16, the list features new books from fan favorite authors including New York Times bestselling author Kwame Mbalia, Pixar animator Mike Wu, Serena Valentino and more. Educational National Geographic titles and classic Disney stories are also included.

To go along with the recommendations, Disney Publishing Worldwide is donating 1 million books to Boys & Girls Clubs across the country. Disney will provide Boys & Girls Clubs of America with virtual programming opportunities as well, led by Disney authors and illustrators.

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“This donation comes at a time that is especially challenging for so many families and we know it will go a long way,” said Chad Royal-Pascoe, national vice president of corporate & cause partnerships at Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

All these books are available for purchase on the ShopDisney website.

PHOTO: Disney's summer reading list is here for newborns to age 12.
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Disney's summer reading list is here for newborns to age 12.

Ages 0-3

100 First Words Lift-the-Flap Book

PHOTO: Disney's summer reading list is here for newborns to age 12.
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Disney's summer reading list is here for newborns to age 12.

Frozen 2 – Anna, Elsa and The Secret River

PHOTO: Disney's summer reading list is here for newborns to age 12.
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Disney's summer reading list is here for newborns to age 12.

Little Kids First Board Book: Dinosaurs

PHOTO: Disney's summer reading list is here for newborns to age 12.
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Disney's summer reading list is here for newborns to age 12.
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Ages 4 - 8

Ellie Book by Mike Wu

PHOTO: Disney's summer reading list is here for newborns to age 12.
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Disney's summer reading list is here for newborns to age 12.

What About Worms? by Ryan Higgins

PHOTO: Disney's summer reading list is here for newborns to age 12.
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Disney's summer reading list is here for newborns to age 12.

Little Kids First Big Book of Animals

PHOTO: Disney's summer reading list is here for newborns to age 12.
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Disney's summer reading list is here for newborns to age 12.
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Ages 7 – 10

Zeus the Mighty: The Quest for the Golden Fleas by Crispin Boyer

PHOTO: Disney's summer reading list is here for newborns to age 12.
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Disney's summer reading list is here for newborns to age 12.

Beastly Bionics: Rad Robots, Brilliant Biomimicry, and Incredible Inventions Inspired by Nature by Jennifer Swanson

PHOTO: Disney's summer reading list is here for newborns to age 12.
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Disney's summer reading list is here for newborns to age 12.

Peter & Ned’s Ultimate Travel Journal

PHOTO: Disney's summer reading list is here for newborns to age 12.
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Disney's summer reading list is here for newborns to age 12.
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Ages 8 – 12

Disney Chills: Part of Your Nightmare by Vera Strange

PHOTO: Disney's summer reading list is here for newborns to age 12.
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Disney's summer reading list is here for newborns to age 12.

Explorer Academy: The Nebula Secret by Trudi Trueit

PHOTO: Disney's summer reading list is here for newborns to age 12.
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Disney's summer reading list is here for newborns to age 12.

Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky by Kwama Mbalia

PHOTO: Disney's summer reading list is here for newborns to age 12.
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Disney's summer reading list is here for newborns to age 12.
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Young Adult (Age 12 and up)

Star Wars: Queen’s Peril by E.K. Johnston

PHOTO: Disney's summer reading list is here for newborns to age 12.
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Disney's summer reading list is here for newborns to age 12.

Straight on Til Morning: A Twisted Tale by Liz Braswell

PHOTO: Disney's summer reading list is here for newborns to age 12.
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Disney's summer reading list is here for newborns to age 12.

Mother Knows Best: A Tale of the Old Witch Book by Serena Valentino

PHOTO: Disney's summer reading list is here for newborns to age 12.
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Disney's summer reading list is here for newborns to age 12.

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