Book List for ELA / Teen Book List Promoting Independent Reading for Grades 7-12 ELA

Are you looking for a digital download that helps teachers recommend books to teenagers? Look no further! Introducing our new educational tool designed specifically for you. Whether you’re a teacher, librarian, or anyone involved in working with kids at school or in a library, you’ve likely been asked the question, “What’s a good book?” Well, we’ve got you covered! Our carefully curated list showcases a wide variety of fantastic books perfect for teen readers. Whether your students seek stories about identity and belonging, heartwarming stories, or mind-bending mysteries, this list has it all. We understand teenagers have diverse interests and preferences, so we’ve included something for everyone.
Print & Digital: The best part is that you can easily share this list with your students. It’s available as a printable version, which you can hand out in class or display on your classroom bulletin board. If you prefer a digital approach, you can share it on Google Classroom or through Easel. This way, your students can access the list anytime, anywhere, and explore their next favorite book at their convenience.

Included:

• Teacher’s Note: Use the list in your classroom as a resource for when students choose books to read for independent reading, affinity-based reading groups, and more. Pro tip: have students write a book review to share they can share with other readers!
• Shareable List of More than 70+ Titles
• Topics Include:
  • Teens Combat Inequity
  • Gender and Identity
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Sci-Fi & Fantasy
  • Difference
  • Autobiography and Biography
  • Spirituality and Religion
  • Humor
  • History & Historical Fiction
  • Poetry
  • Oldies But Goodies
  • Popular Books in 2023
• Student Sample Book Review
• Bibliography
  • Includes links to promote independent reading in your classroom, library, or home.

N.B. This resource does not include the full text of the books.

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