Recommended reading books for elementary, middle & high school students
Renowned American author Laurie Halse Anderson, born Laurie Beth Halse on October 23, 1961, has made significant contributions to children’s and young adult literature. Notably recognized for her groundbreaking novel Speak in 1999, Anderson received the prestigious Margaret A. Edwards Award in 2010 and the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award in 2023 for her impactful storytelling. Beyond her literary achievements, Anderson’s early interest in writing, coupled with her diverse experiences, including living on a pig farm in Denmark, adds a unique dimension to her work. Children are drawn to Anderson’s books for their compelling narratives that explore themes of identity, resilience, and truth, providing young readers with engaging stories that resonate with their experiences and emotions.
Ashes by Laurie Halse Anderson. 
Speak 20th Anniversary Edition by Laurie Halse Anderson. 
Twisted by Laurie Halse Anderson. 
Catalyst by Laurie Halse Anderson. 
The Seeds of America Trilogy (Boxed Set) by Laurie Halse Anderson. 
Thank You, Sarah by Laurie Halse Anderson. 
Wonderful Women of the World by Laurie Halse Anderson. 
Habla / Speak (Spanish edition) by Laurie Halse Anderson. 
Rebellion 1776 by Laurie Halse Anderson. 
The Impossible Knife of Memory by Laurie Halse Anderson. 
Prom by Laurie Halse Anderson. 
Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson. 
Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson. 
Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson. 
Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson. 
SHOUT by Laurie Halse Anderson. 
Speak: The Graphic Novel by Laurie Halse Anderson. 
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The list of books for grade 6 children includes more challenging reads for 10 and 11-year-olds as well as gripping series and easier texts for reluctant readers. Authors include Sharon Creech, Anna Sewell, Lous Sachar, and Jason Reynolds.
A range of exciting and thought-provoking books for 10th Grade readers to suit all abilities, including less challenging leisure readers and more difficult texts. Authors include Herman Melville, John Green, Maya Angelou, and Elizabeth Wein.
Recommended books for high school students in the 11th Grade, aged 16-17. Over the course of a year, these stories should provide inspirational reading material, and also challenge pupils to think independently. Authors include James Agee, Saul Bellow, Alice Sebold, and Alice Walker.
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