The Quick Reads Collection is a variety of short books and stories written for adults and teens building reading skills and reading at an easy pace. The Collection helps new readers make reading choices that match their reading level. You will find the Quick Reads Collection at all our locations or browse the titles in our online catalog.

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Introducing The Quick Reads Collection

The Quick Reads Collection is a variety of short nonfiction and fiction books written for adults and teens building reading skills and reading at an easy pace. Here are just a few of the titles! The Quick Reads Collection includes popular fiction and non-fiction titles in many styles and subject areas. The books in the collection feature lower reading levels and shorter page counts to help new readers find success and enjoyment in learning to read. The books are great for readers of all levels, people who are learning English, and anyone working on literacy skills. You can also explore the Library's Teen Quick Reads Collection.

The Education of Margot Sanchez

Rivera, Lilliam

TEEN - Margot Sanchez is paying off her debts by working in her family's South Bronx grocery store, but she must make the right choices about her friends, her family, and Moises, the good looking but outspoken boy from the neighborhood.

Grave Message

Payne, Mary Jennifer

TEEN - Jaylin receives a text from her friend, Fatima who died a year ago in an accident. She thinks someone is playing a prank on her, but the texts become more detailed about things only they knew.

Face the Music

Choyce, Lesley

TEEN - Tyler and Mason dream of escaping to the big city and getting started on their lives. One night, Mason convinces Tyler to help him steal a car and they are soon having the adventure of a lifetime.