See below for lists of books organized by topics.
Each category page will take you to lists of books related to that category.
Please also see Themed Book Lists; while topics deal with more specific content, themes are why the story matters. If you are organizing a book club for school, home, or community, you may find these lists helpful to examine specific topics and themes.
Each category page will take you to lists of books related to that category.
Please also see Themed Book Lists; while topics deal with more specific content, themes are why the story matters. If you are organizing a book club for school, home, or community, you may find these lists helpful to examine specific topics and themes.
Book Topic Category: Animals
Animal as the Antagonist
The Dog Dies
People Who Love Their Animals
Studying/Researching Animals
Talking/Thinking Animals
Wild Animals in Captivity
The Dog Dies
People Who Love Their Animals
Studying/Researching Animals
Talking/Thinking Animals
Wild Animals in Captivity
Book Topics - The Arts
Dance, Speech, and Drama
Music
Visual Arts
Writing
Music
Visual Arts
Writing
Book Topic Category: Careers, Fields of Study
Apprenticeships
Business, Law
Cooking, Baking
Detectives
Science
Soldiers
Spies
Teachers
Other Fields of Study
See also Animals, The Arts, and Sports
Business, Law
Cooking, Baking
Detectives
Science
Soldiers
Spies
Teachers
Other Fields of Study
See also Animals, The Arts, and Sports
Book Topic Category: Competitions, Contests, Tournaments
Board/Card/Video/LARP Games
Clues and Scavenger Hunts
Sibling / Peer Contests
Other
See also Sports and The Arts
Clues and Scavenger Hunts
Sibling / Peer Contests
Other
See also Sports and The Arts
Book Topic Category: Families
Absent or Disengaged Parent
Adoption and Foster Care Blended Families, Step-parents, Step-siblings Divorce, Separation Households with Extended Family Members Illness or Serious Injury of a Family Member LGBTQ Family Member Loss of a Family Member Parental Pressure, Expectations |
Fathers and Daughters
Fathers and Sons Mothers and Daughters Mothers and Sons Grandparents Siblings Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Important Mentors Royalty |
Book Topic Category: Health
Physical Challenges due to disease or injury
Social Interaction Challenges
Social Interaction Challenges
Book Topic Category: Historical Events
Includes Biography/Autobiography, War, Social Movements and Advocacy, Famous Places, and Miscellaneous Historical Events sorted by timelines.
Please note there are other books, especially Historical Fiction, dealing with past time periods.
Books on these topic lists are only included if they focus on a specific historical event.
Before 1800
1801 - 1900
1901 - 2000
2001 - Present
Please note there are other books, especially Historical Fiction, dealing with past time periods.
Books on these topic lists are only included if they focus on a specific historical event.
Before 1800
1801 - 1900
1901 - 2000
2001 - Present
Book Topic Category: Journeys
Escapes and Exiles
Moving to a New Place
Quests
Road Trips
Running Away
Traveling Long Distances
Visiting a New Place
Moving to a New Place
Quests
Road Trips
Running Away
Traveling Long Distances
Visiting a New Place
Book Topic Category: Legends, Myths, and Fairy Tales
Book Topic Category: The Outdoors
Appreciation; Valuing the Outdoors
Camping, Hiking, Fishing, Rafting
Eco-Friendly Living
Environmental Advocacy (See also Animals: Wild Animals in Captivity)
Natural Disasters (See also Historical Events)
Survival, Hunting
Traveling Long Distances Outdoors (See also Journeys: Traveling Long Distances)
Camping, Hiking, Fishing, Rafting
Eco-Friendly Living
Environmental Advocacy (See also Animals: Wild Animals in Captivity)
Natural Disasters (See also Historical Events)
Survival, Hunting
Traveling Long Distances Outdoors (See also Journeys: Traveling Long Distances)
Book Topic Category: School
Academic Challenges
Boarding School
Bullying
Changing School Policy
Cliques, Social Groups
Grade Level Acceleration / Grade Skipping
Homeschooling/Unschooling
New to a School
See also Themes - Education
Boarding School
Bullying
Changing School Policy
Cliques, Social Groups
Grade Level Acceleration / Grade Skipping
Homeschooling/Unschooling
New to a School
See also Themes - Education
Book Topic Category: Society/Community
Celebrity / Fame
Civil Disobedience
Financial Challenges, such as homelessness, job loss, dealing with poverty, lower income
Gender Roles, Identity, Inequality
Mentors
Neighbors, Neighborhoods
Population
Racism, Prejudice, Stereotypes
Violent Crime
See also "Themes Relating to Social Issues and Other People," and "Themes Relating to Society"
Civil Disobedience
Financial Challenges, such as homelessness, job loss, dealing with poverty, lower income
Gender Roles, Identity, Inequality
Mentors
Neighbors, Neighborhoods
Population
Racism, Prejudice, Stereotypes
Violent Crime
See also "Themes Relating to Social Issues and Other People," and "Themes Relating to Society"
Book Topic Category: Sports
Includes baseball, basketball, football, gymnastics, lacrosse, mountain climbing, soccer, roller derby, tennis, track/running, and other
Book Topic Category: Unexplained Phenomena
Aliens
Futuristic Technology
Magic
Super Powers
Switching Places
Time Travel
Futuristic Technology
Magic
Super Powers
Switching Places
Time Travel
Other Book Topics
Criminal Mastermind/Evil Genius
Disguises
Disguises