We all know that reading is the foundation of learning and needs to be highlighted year-round to make a lasting impression. A study from the National Institute for Literacy found that a person who is not at least a modestly skilled reader by the end of third grade is quite unlikely to graduate from high school. Teachers and librarians are literacy experts, so it seems only natural that teachers recommend books for reading. The California Reads Committee offers teacher-approved quarterly book recommendations for multiple age groups.