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Free Graded Readers for Kids

If you happen to be a school librarian, this post is for you. I have provided a Google drive to access copies of graded readers ebooks for your libraries. Please be advised that these materials are to be used by virtue of fair use and this should not be used for commercial or proprietary purposes.  What are graded readers? Graded readers are " books of various genres that are specially created for learners of foreign languages. They may be simplified versions of existing works, original stories or books that are factual in nature. They are ‘graded’ in the sense that the syntax and lexis are controlled in order to make the content accessible to learners of the language." (https://erfoundation.org/wordpress/graded-readers/)  In my previous and present work, we use graded readers to encourage Foundations/ HS students to read so they develop the habit of reading while improving their English vocabulary. Eventually this could help them improve their scores in IELTS or TOEFL exam...