From A to Z: DLCS-Aligned Book Recommendations for K-12 emphasizes integrating diverse books aligned with DLCS standards into K-12 education. It highlights the importance of reading for pleasure and its impact on empathy, understanding, and critical thinking. The presentation stresses the need for diversity in literature, reflecting Dr. Rudine Sims Bishop's idea of books as mirrors, windows, and sliding doors. Fortunately current statistics show an increase in diverse books, and our DLCS books should reflect that as well. Literature in DLCS enhances interdisciplinary learning, creativity, and engagement. The DLCS K-12 reading list, organized by grade and content area, connects books to Massachusetts DLCS standards, providing summaries, guides, activities, and alignment details. It also discusses funding sources like the Mathical Collection Development Award. The presentation concludes with a Q&A, encouraging implementation of DLCS and reading strategies in schools..