Great Books for 6th Graders
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Great Books for 6th Graders

Are you a student looking for a book to read for a book report, a reading list or just need good book? The books below might help you find your next reading adventure! For more ideas and listing of recommended books for other grades, click here. The true confessions of Charlotte Doyle / Avi Thirteen-year-old Charlotte…

You Go Girl! 30 Books to Celebrate International Women’s Day

March 8 is the global celebration of International Women’s Day. This day is dedicated to celebrating the achievements of women. We compiled 30 of our favorite teen reads that celebrate today’s trailblazing women and the women who paved the way to get here. See a title you like? Click on the title to place your…

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Hot Off The Press: Teen Non-Fiction

Bill nye’s great big world of science by Nye, Bill. Science educator, TV host, and New York Times–bestselling author Bill Nye is on a mission to help kids understand and appreciate the science that makes our world work. Featuring a range of subjects—physics, chemistry, geology, biology, astronomy, global warming, and more—this profusely illustrated book covers the basic…

Historical Fiction that brings the past to life
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Historical Fiction that brings the past to life

Historical fiction novels are set in the past and depict the social expectations and conventions, the settings, and the day to day life of that period. Real historical figures often play a part in these novels, whether as main characters or part of the background of the times. Creating these fictional novels allows the author…

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READ WOKE AT HOME: Native American Voices

Join us for an online reading challenge that is all about discovering diverse titles! Starting September 1, log your books and earn badges for a chance to win diverse book bundles and prizes. Open to all ages, register at homewood.beanstack.org.  This week, our suggested reading list spotlights characters and stories centered around Native American Voices….