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GRADES 9 - 12
For Grades 9 & Up This 14-book collection showcases popular genres like fairytale retellings, cyberpunk, historical fantasy, and dystopia, delivering thrilling adventures, imaginative worlds, and engaging storytellingâperfect for high-interest and reluctant readers. Some titles may include thought-provoking content exploring identity, relationships, and real-world challenges, including LGBTQIA+ themes, strong language, social issues, and sensitive topics such as sexual abuse and suicide.
14 books per yearper year302.4
Interests
Fiction, Nonfiction, High Interest/Reluctant Reader, Thriller/Horror/Mystery, Novels
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For Grades 9 & Up Teen readers looking for realistic portrayals of city life will connect with this compelling 12-book collection. Featuring contemporary stories with ethnically and culturally diverse characters, these titles explore real-world issues, urban experiences, and the vibrancy of city settings. Some selections may feature thought-provoking content that explores identity, relationships, and real-world challenges, including LGBTQIA+ themes, strong language, social issues, and sensitive topics like sexual abuse and suicide.
12 books per yearper year259.2
Interests
Fiction, Mature Readers, Realistic Fiction, Novels
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GRADES 1 - 4
For Grades 1-4 This collection features 12 engaging fiction and nonfiction books each year, highlighting contemporary urban settings, multicultural characters, and real-world themes. Whether readers live in the city or are curious about it, these books offer an exciting glimpse into urban life while addressing important social issues with sensitivity.
12 books per yearper year254.88
Interests
Fiction, Positive Messages
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GRADES 1 - 4
For Grades 1-4 This collection provides 12 books per year that inspire thoughtful discussions on kindness, ethics, and loyalty. With a mix of engaging fiction, nonfiction, and biographies, these stories help children develop empathy, resilience, and strong values.
12 books per yearper year236.64
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Biographies, Nonfiction, Positive Messages
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GRADES 5 - 8
For Grades 5-8 This 14 book collections offers middle-grade readers fascinating biographies and compelling personal stories that provide a view into history or perspective on the issues of our times.
14 books per yearper year302.4
Interests
Biographies, Nonfiction, Science/STEAM, History
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GRADES 9 - 12
For Grades 9 & Up This 14 book collections offers young adult readers fascinating biographies and compelling personal stories that provide a view into history or perspective on the issues of our times.
14 books per yearper year332.64
Interests
Biographies, Nonfiction
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GRADES 1 - 4
For Grades 1-4 This 14 book collections offers beginning readers fascinating biographies and compelling personal stories that provide a view into history or perspective on the issues of our times.
14 books per yearper year297.36
Interests
Biographies, Nonfiction, Science/STEAM
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GRADES 2 - 6
For Grades 2-6 Draw! Dance! Sing! The 14 books in this category celebrate creativity and will foster a love of the arts among elementary schoolers.
14 books per yearper year297.36
Interests
Biographies, Diversity, Nonfiction, Science/STEAM
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GRADES 0 - 3
For Grades K-3 This collection features 12 engaging books per year, offering an up-close look at animals, their traits, behaviors, and habitats. With vivid storytelling and rich nonfiction content, these selections provide an exciting way for early readers to explore the wonders of the natural world.
12 books per yearper year211.92
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Animals, Beginning Readers, Nonfiction, Science/STEAM
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GRADES 6 - 8 | AR-READY
Books in this collection are Accelerated Reader Quiz Ready
For Grades 6-8 This collection expands reading opportunities with 14 additional titles each year, featuring compelling narratives that challenge and inspire. With a mix of humor, realism, and deeper themes, these selections cater to high-interest, reluctant, and struggling readers alike.
14 books per yearper year285.46
Interests
Fiction, Funny/Humorous, High Interest/Reluctant Reader, Realistic Fiction, Struggling Readers, Novels
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GRADES 6 - 8
For Grades 6-8 Pre-teen and teen readers will be drawn to this 12-book collection, featuring longer, more complex narratives and a compelling mix of fiction and nonfiction designed to challenge and inspire. Some titles may explore identity, relationships, and real-world challenges, including LGBTQIA+ themes, moderate language, social issues, and other sensitive topics.
12 books per yearper year243.96
Interests
Fiction, Funny/Humorous, High Interest/Reluctant Reader, Realistic Fiction, Struggling Readers, Novels
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GRADES 11 - 12
For Grades 11 & Up This 14-book category includes suspenseful fiction and nonfiction for high school readers who are ready for adult reading. *Take note: these selections often contain mature situations and language that could be considered controversial.
14 books per yearper year309.26
Interests
Fiction, Mature Readers, Thriller/Horror/Mystery, Realistic Fiction, Novels