Middle School and YA Book Lists

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Looking for a way to help your students find great books to read? These Middle School & YA Book Lists make it easy for students and teachers to discover engaging books based on genre, theme, or special events. Whether you're building a classroom library, planning literature circles, or guiding independent reading choices, these book lists will save you time and provide excellent recommendations.

What’s Included?

✔ 22 Middle School Book Lists – Curated by genre to engage young readers
✔ 13 YA Book Lists – Perfect for high-interest reading and literature selection
✔ 16 Thematic Book Lists – Featuring holidays, historical events, and more
✔ 9 Teacher Book Lists – Must-read titles for professional growth and relaxation
✔ Print & Digital Formats – Use in the classroom, online, or as a resource for parents

⭐ How This Resource Helps:

✅ Encourages independent reading by offering student-friendly book recommendations
✅ Supports classroom library organization and book selection
✅ Provides a go-to resource for literature circles, book clubs, and reading projects
✅ Saves teachers time with well-organized lists, ready to use!

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Whether you're a middle school teacher, librarian, or literacy coach, this comprehensive collection of book lists will make book selection easier and more enjoyable for students and educators alike.

60 Included Book Lists

1. 4th and 5th Grade Books
2. 5th Grade Books
3. 6th Grade Books
4. 7th Grade Books
5. 8th Grade Books
6. Realistic Fiction Books
7. Science Fiction Books
8. Fantasy Fiction Books
9. Humour Fiction Books
10. Non-Fiction Books
11. Romance Fiction Books
12. Mystery Fiction Books
13. Graphic Novels
14. Books in Verse
15. Historical Fiction Books
16. World War Two-Themed Novels
17. Books by Indigenous Authors
18. Books by Canadian Authors
19. Books Made Into Movies
20. Middle School Book Club Books
21. Books for Reluctant Readers
22. Sports-Themed Books
23. YA Realistic Fiction
24. YA Fantasy Fiction
25. YA Science Fiction/Dystopian Fiction
26. YA Historical Fiction
27. YA Mystery Fiction
28. YA Books in Verse
29. YA World War Two-Themed Novels
30. YA Romance Fiction
31. YA Books by Indigenous Authors
32. YA Books by Canadian Authors
33. YA Memoirs
34. YA Non-Fiction Books
35. YA Books for Reluctant Readers
36. Back to School Picture Books
37. Picture Books for Easter
38. Picture Books for Thanksgiving
39. Picture Books About Kindness
40. Picture Books for Halloween
41. Math-Focused Picture Books
42. Books for Remembrance Day and Veteran’s Day
43. Books About American Indigenous Soldiers
44. Picture Books About Residential Schools
45. Picture Books About Heroes of National Indigenous Veteran’s Day
46. Black History Month Books
47. Sikh Heritage Month Books
48. Asian Heritage Month Books
49. Books for Latin American Heritage Month
50. Books by Canadian Authors
51. Women’s History Books
52. Professional Development Books for Teachers
53. Book Recommendations for Your Teacher Book Club
54. Romance Books
55. Literary Books
56. Historical Fiction Books
57. Science Fiction Books
58. Mystery Books
59. Graphic Novels
60. Non-Fiction Books

Grab this today and start sharing these fantastic book recommendations with your students!