Third grade is considered a pivotal point in a child’s education because it marks a transition from “learning to read” to “reading to learn,” Sno-Isle Libraries says. Since 2013, Sno-Isle has partnered with schools to support this important milestone through its Third Graders Read Together program.

According to a Sno-Isle news release, the program makes reading fun, prepares students to thrive in school and sparks a lifelong love of learning. The program is based on books that are nominees for the Washington Library Association’s OTTER Award, known for their motto, “books kids like, not books adults think kids should like.”

Voting for their favorite book was one of many exciting activities for participating third graders. The winning OTTER book for 2025 is The Skull by Jon Klassen.

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