How to Get Your Books Included in the Accelerated Reader (AR) Program

Accelerated Reader (AR) is a reading management system used by half the schools in the nation. Students take quizzes to earn AR points from books read, getting class credit and sometimes prizes. Having your books included on the AR list is a great way to find new readers. 

Follow the tips here to have your books considered for inclusion in the AR database:

• Get professional reviews from sources such as the School Library Journal, Booklist, and Kirkus.
• Publish your book on multiple platforms. Libraries do not order from Amazon, so your book needs to be published through Ingram or Baker and Taylor to be included in any library program.
• Make sure your book is quizzable. Reference books, books of poetry and books with limited text are not eligible for inclusion on AR quizzes. Check the complete list of how books are determined to be eligible for the AR program HERE.
• Have readers request your book. Readers can submit requests for books to be added to the AR database HERE.

Sophie Washington books 1-4 (Queen of the Bee, The Snitch, Things You Didn’t Know About Sophie, and The Gamer) are included on the Accelerated Reader list. Parents who want to request that their child’s other Sophie Washington books receive AR points can use the link and ISBN numbers listed below to speed up the approval process: 

AR request submission link – renaissance.com/suggest-ar-quizzes-us/

Sophie Washington Book ISBN Numbers

Sophie Washington: Hurricane ‎978-1732706040

Sophie Washington: Mission: Costa Rica ‎978-1732706057

Sophie Washington: Secret Santa ‎978-1732706064

Sophie Washington: Code One ‎978-1733776301

Sophie Washington: Mismatch ‎978-1733776363

Sophie Washington: My BFF ‎978-1733776387

Sophie Washington: Class Retreat 978-1735338910

Sophie Washington: Lemonade Day ‎978-1735338934