These book lists offer general guidelines for appropriate age-level recommendations for independent reading, with an eye to complexity and content, understanding that individual readers have different tastes and needs which may fall outside this general set of norms.
Please see individual book descriptions and related topics to support children in selecting books that will challenge and delight them, as that is the ultimate goal.
Grades 9-12 book recommendations may include profanity and adult subject matter. These books are generally longer with more complex themes than books recommended for younger readers.
**See also Book Recommendations for 6th - 8th Graders **
Please click each title for an individual book summary and review, with a list of topics and themes, awards, and related book recommendations.
Please see individual book descriptions and related topics to support children in selecting books that will challenge and delight them, as that is the ultimate goal.
Grades 9-12 book recommendations may include profanity and adult subject matter. These books are generally longer with more complex themes than books recommended for younger readers.
**See also Book Recommendations for 6th - 8th Graders **
Please click each title for an individual book summary and review, with a list of topics and themes, awards, and related book recommendations.
Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
Allegedly Amazing Grace American Born Chinese Anger is a Gift Carry On Code Name Verity Eleanor & Park The Fault in Our Stars Feed The 57 Bus The Hate U Give Hey, Kiddo I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter The Kidney Hypothetical The Knife of Never Letting Go The Last Book in the Universe Long Way Down Maus |
**See also Book Recommendations for 6th - 8th Graders **