Battle of the Books 2021: 7th & 8th Grade Booklist
Check out the 7th & 8th Grade Battle of the Books here!
The Starless Sea
“The Starless Sea” is overflowing with mystery, magic, art, love and myth. It is made up of interwoven tales and scraps of stories that come together in surprising ways. There are owl kings, bees, swords, keys and countless doors. Why not open a door and see where it takes you?
Asexual Romance
Asexuality–the lack of sexual attraction–doesn’t mean a lack of love. Check out these books to meet asexual characters navigating relationships along the wide spectrum of love, from aromantic to romantic.
Indigenous Science Fiction
Check out these #OwnVoices books to see how characters survive everything from werewolves to aliens.
Queer Political Struggle
Here is a selection of non-memoir and non-biographical books (and one indispensable classic) on different aspects of queer political struggle and how the politicization of queerness has shaped LGBTQ+ lives and communities.
Cliques, Bullies and Believing in Yourself
Bullying takes many forms, often subtle. It’s important to know that you’re not alone. These books feature characters who came out the other side. So can you.
Sci-Fi and Fantasy by LGBTQIA+ Authors
If you’d like to explore imagined worlds created by LGBTQIA+ authors, check out these titles to get started.
Magic for Liars
If you, like me, are a fan of magical worlds grounded in contemporary life, “Magic for Liars” should be on your to-read list.
Who Are You?
If you are looking for books that explore diversity in identity, sexuality and relationships, sometimes the best thing to do is to check out some teen titles.
Live Through This: Strong Women in Historical Fiction for Teens
Traditional travel may not be possible just now, but stories still have the power to take us away. Escape with these historical fiction titles for teens.