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For Grades 3-5

A collection of fantasy and science fiction titles designed to spark curiosity and imagination in older elementary readers. These fiction stories transport readers to enchanting kingdoms, far-off worlds, and thrilling quests, encouraging exploration, creativity, and a deeper love of reading through immersive storytelling.

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Adventure, Fantasy, Independent Reading, Science Fiction, Fiction
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A collection of fiction and nonfiction titles that invite older elementary readers to explore the world around them. This category celebrates diverse cultures, religions, and traditions while also highlighting themes of community and global responsibility. Through thoughtful stories and informational texts, readers are encouraged to develop awareness, empathy, and a broader understanding of the world.

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Community, Culture & Traditions, Discussion Starters, Independent Reading, Multicultural, Picture Books
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Graphic novels designed for older elementary readers, featuring dynamic artwork and clear, approachable text that support comprehension and visual literacy. With humor, action, and engaging storylines, these books help readers follow more complex plots, dialogue, and character development through a highly visual format.

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High-Interest, Independent Reading, Graphic Novels, Reluctant Readers
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A thoughtfully curated collection of nonfiction picture books for older elementary readers. These titles explore a wide range of real-world topics through clear, approachable text and compelling visuals, supporting curiosity, comprehension, and independent learning. Ideal for research, classroom discussion, and personal discovery.

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Curriculum Support, Independent Reading, Nonfiction, Picture Books
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A collection of fiction and nonfiction titles designed to support social emotional learning for upper elementary readers. These books explore more mature SEL topics such as self-esteem, relationships, responsibility, empathy, and resilience, sparking thoughtful discussion and reflection. Ideal for classroom and library collections, these titles support positive growth and social awareness for older readers.

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Character Development, Discussion Starters, Independent Reading, Social Emotional Learning
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For Grades 3-5

A collection of Spanish and bilingual titles created for older elementary readers. This category includes fiction and nonfiction selections featuring both original Spanish texts and popular titles translated into Spanish. These books are ideal for bilingual learners, Spanish instruction, and expanding global perspectives.

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Bilingual, Multicultural, Spanish, ESL, Fiction, Nonfiction
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For Grades 3-5

A high-interest collection of sports-focused nonfiction and informational titles for older elementary readers who want nothing but sports. This category highlights statistics, facts, and educational content across a wide range of sports, from soccer and baseball to gymnastics and more. Designed for devoted sports fans, these titles build knowledge and comprehension while bringing the excitement of the sports world into learning.

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High-Interest, Statistics & Facts, Nonfiction, Sports
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For Grades 3-5

A STEAM-focused collection designed for older elementary readers, building on foundational concepts introduced at earlier grade levels. Featuring a mix of informative fiction and nonfiction titles, this category explores science, technology, engineering, art, and math through clear explanations, real-world connections, and engaging visuals. These books encourage curiosity, problem-solving, and creative thinking while supporting independent learning.

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Exploration & Discovery, STEAM, Nonfiction
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For Grades 3-7

A high-interest collection of how-to guides designed to spark creativity and build real-world skills. Covering topics such as crafts, cooking, science and engineering experiments, gaming, and everyday life skills, these titles offer clear, approachable guidance that encourages hands-on learning, confidence, and independent exploration.

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Creativity, Hands-On Learning, Life Skills, Step-by-Step Instructions, Nonfiction
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For Grades 5-8

This collection features biography and memoir titles that introduce middle school readers to a wide range of real people and personal stories—from familiar historical figures and individuals shaping the world today to lesser-known people with compelling lives and contributions. Selections emphasize narrative-driven approaches, including visual and illustrated storytelling, that help readers connect personal experiences to history, culture, science, and innovation.

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STEAM, Biographies, Nonfiction, Graphic Novels, History
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This collection features graphic novels that combine striking visuals with layered, narrative-driven storytelling. Selections span a range of genres and tones, offering immersive stories that invite reflection alongside entertainment, with space for more complex themes and emotional depth. Some selections may explore identity, relationships, and real-world challenges, including LGBTQIA+ themes, moderate language, social issues, and other sensitive topics.

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High-Interest, Fiction, Nonfiction, Graphic Novels, Reluctant Readers
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This collection features graphic novels that bring stories to life through immersive visuals and compelling narratives. Selections span a wide range of genres and styles, blending humor, adventure, and character-driven storytelling to create engaging reading experiences that draw readers into rich, visually driven worlds.

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High-Interest, Fiction, Nonfiction, Graphic Novels, Reluctant Readers
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This collection features high-interest, low-reading-level titles for middle school readers seeking accessible text paired with age-appropriate, engaging stories. Selections include fiction and some nonfiction, ranging from branded hi-lo titles to carefully chosen middle grade books written at a lower reading level. The collection emphasizes fast-moving stories, clear language, and strong hooks, meeting middle schoolers where they are as readers while still offering stories that feel relatable and interesting.

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Novels in Verse, ESL, Fiction, Nonfiction, Graphic Novels, Reluctant Readers, Struggling Readers
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For Grades 5-8

This collection features high-interest fiction titles designed to capture attention quickly and keep middle school readers engaged. Selections emphasize strong hooks, dynamic pacing, and engaging voices across a range of genres, prioritizing momentum and immediate appeal over genre or format.

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Adventure, High-Interest, Humor, Speculative Fiction, Fiction, Reluctant Readers, Realistic Fiction
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For Grades 5-8

This collection features high-interest nonfiction titles selected to spark curiosity and invite exploration. Selections cover a range of compelling real-world topics, including history, science, and biography, through visually rich presentation and accessible, story-driven approaches designed to encourage browsing, discovery, and conversation, as well as sustained reading.

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Adventure, Pop Culture, STEAM, Biographies, Nonfiction, Reluctant Readers, History
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This collection features suspense-driven fiction titles that keep middle school readers guessing and turning pages. Selections include mysteries, thrillers, and scary stories—often with eerie, paranormal, or high-stakes elements—centered on secrets, investigations, and unexpected twists that deliver tension, intrigue, and chills.

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Horror, Mystery, Speculative Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction
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For Grades 5-8

This collection features nonfiction titles that explore real-world topics through engaging, well-researched storytelling. Selections offer clear, thoughtful looks at people, events, and ideas, presenting information with openness and honesty while encouraging curiosity, reflection, and a deeper understanding of the world. Some selections may explore identity, relationships, and real-world challenges, including LGBTQIA+ themes, moderate language, social issues, and other sensitive topics.

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Curriculum Support, Independent Reading, STEAM, Biographies, Nonfiction, History
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For Grades 5-8
This collection features nonfiction titles offering a broad look at real-world topics of interest to middle school readers. Selections span subjects such as history, science, and biography, emphasizing accessible presentation and engaging approaches that invite curiosity and independent exploration.

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Curriculum Support, Independent Reading, STEAM, Biographies, Nonfiction, History
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For Grades 5-8

This collection features fiction titles grounded in real-world settings and experiences, spanning both contemporary and historical stories. Selections focus on character-driven narratives that explore relationships, personal growth, and challenges faced by young people, offering thoughtful portrayals of life as it is lived across different times and places. Some selections may explore identity, relationships, and real-world challenges, including LGBTQIA+ themes, moderate language, social issues, and other sensitive topics.

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Historical Fiction, Novels in Verse, Fiction, Graphic Novels, Realistic Fiction
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For Grades 5-8

This collection features Spanish language and bilingual titles selected for middle school readers. Selections include original Spanish-language works and translated editions of widely read titles, offering engaging stories and real-world topics across a range of genres and formats. Selections are primarily fiction with occasional nonfiction, mostly biographies and memoirs.

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Spanish, Biographies, ESL, Fiction, Nonfiction, Graphic Novels, Realistic Fiction
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