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Hi-Lo Mature

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JHLMSUB

Hi-Lo Mature

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JHLMSUB

GRADES 9-12

Hi-Lo Mature


12 books per year     per year

INTERESTS

Novels in Verse, Speculative Fiction, ESL, Fiction, Nonfiction, Graphic Novels, Realistic Fiction, Struggling Readers

DESCRIPTION


For Grades 9 & Up

This collection features high-interest, low-reading-level titles appropriate for teens who need accessible text without sacrificing age-appropriate themes or engagement. Selections include both fiction and nonfiction, ranging from branded hi-lo titles to carefully chosen YA books written at a lower reading level. The collection emphasizes fast-moving stories, clear language, and strong hooks, meeting teens where they are as readers while still reflecting real-world experiences and issues. Some selections may explore identity, relationships, and real-world challenges, including LGBTQIA+ themes, strong language, social issues, and sensitive topics such as sexual abuse and suicide.

Recent Selections In Hi-Lo Mature

By Taylor Grothe

January 2026

Hi-Lo Mature

By Kirsty McKay

February 2026

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By Vincent Ralph

March 2026

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By Natalie D. Richards

April 2026

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By Karen Bass

May 2026

Hi-Lo Mature

By Sue Wallman

June 2026

Hi-Lo Mature

Perfect For

Teens who struggle with reading or need lower-reading-level books that still feel engaging, relevant, and age-appropriate.

Primarily fiction, with occasional nonfiction selections
Primarily paperback format
Short chapters, accessible language, and supportive formatting
Designed for high-interest, low-reading-level (Hi-Lo) readers

Upcoming Titles In Hi-Lo Mature

By Adib Khorram

July 2026

Hi-Lo Mature

ONLY ACTIVE SUBSCRIBERS CAN SEE UPCOMING TITLES

By Donna Ghorbanpoor,Daphne Ang

August 2026

Hi-Lo Mature

ONLY ACTIVE SUBSCRIBERS CAN SEE UPCOMING TITLES

By Maren Stoffels

September 2026

Hi-Lo Mature

ONLY ACTIVE SUBSCRIBERS CAN SEE UPCOMING TITLES

By Ian Boothby

October 2026

Hi-Lo Mature

ONLY ACTIVE SUBSCRIBERS CAN SEE UPCOMING TITLES

Award Winners From Hi-Lo Mature

Written and illustrated by Abby Howard

January 2022

Hi-Lo Mature

By Ibi Zoboi,Yusef Salaam

January 2021

Hi-Lo Mature

By Kami Garcia

September 2019

Hi-Lo Mature

By Lauren Myracle

August 2019

Hi-Lo Mature

By India Desjardins

June 2019

Hi-Lo Mature

By Kwame Alexander

February 2019

Hi-Lo Mature

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This collection features high-interest fiction titles that teens are excited to read right now. Selected for strong hooks, engaging storytelling, and broad appeal, these books span a range of popular fiction genres and often include widely read or in-demand authors.
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For Grades 11 & Up

This collection features young adult fiction titles focused on coming-of-age stories with heightened emotional complexity and real-world relevance. Selections capture the uncertainty, growth, and self-discovery that accompany late high school and early adulthood, emphasizing layered, character-driven narratives. Some selections may explore identity, relationships, and real-world challenges, including LGBTQIA+ themes, strong language, social issues, and sensitive topics such as sexual abuse and suicide.
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GRADES 9 - 12
Graphic Novels High Plus

You get extra books in September and October

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