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For Grades 9 & Up This collection features 14 challenging and engaging nonfiction books per year, supporting classroom learning and independent exploration. Covering history, science, and current events, these books showcase excellent research techniques and encourage critical thinking. Ideal for both casual browsing and in-depth study, some selections may include adult nonfiction titles.
14 books per yearper year332.64
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Biographies, Nonfiction, Mature Readers, History
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For Grades 9 & Up Why stop at just a few? With this collection, you can double the literary rewards for young adult readers, ensuring a steady stream of fresh and compelling books each year. These selections provide a balance of humor, realism, and deep narratives that resonate with teen readers.
14 books per yearper year285.46
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Fiction, Funny/Humorous, Nonfiction, Mature Readers, Realistic Fiction, Novels
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GRADES 11 - 12
For Grades 11 & Up This captivating 14-book collection serves as a bridge between young adult and adult fiction, offering older teens immersive stories with dynamic characters, thrilling plots, and genre-blending narratives. Introducing readers to new authors and a wider literary landscape, these selections challenge and engage with mature themes and thought-provoking content. Some titles may explore 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 year340.2
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Fiction, Mature Readers, Thriller/Horror/Mystery, Realistic Fiction, Novels
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For Grades 11 & Up Created for older teens ready for more advanced reading, this 14-book collection delivers intricate storytelling, mature themes, and captivating narratives that expand literary horizons. Blending adult fiction with YA titles that have crossover appeal, these selections offer a deeper, more thought-provoking reading experience. Some books may explore 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 year340.2
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Fiction, Mature Readers, Realistic Fiction, Novels
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For Grades 11 & Up For the more advanced high school reader who is ready for adult reading and enjoys nonfiction, our ACN Category is a great choice. With more sophisticated and challenging themes, these books open up new worlds for teen readers. Help them experience a new world monthly with the 14 books in ACN. Take note: These selections often contain mature situations and language that could be considered controversial.
14 books per yearper year309.26
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Biographies, Diversity, Nonfiction, Mature Readers, History
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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
View merged category Adult Crossover Genre Fiction Plus
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For Grades 11 & Up This 14-book collection features compelling fiction and insightful nonfiction, perfect for older teens seeking more sophisticated storytelling. With thought-provoking themes that push boundaries and explore real-world complexities, these selections serve as a bridge between young adult and adult literature. Some titles may include mature content, strong language, and sensitive topics such as identity, relationships, LGBTQIA+ themes, social issues, sexual abuse, and suicide.
14 books per yearper year285.46
Interests
Fiction, Nonfiction, Mature Readers, Realistic Fiction, Novels