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Bridging Reads: Engaging stories to build confident English readers
Global Reads: Literature and cultural insights from around the world
Changemaker Reads: Be informed; Be inspired

All Collections 334

Bridging Reads 209

Changemaker Reads 116

Global Reads 38

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We prioritise selecting books for the Middle Grades (ages 8 – 12), because we know that finding appropriate titles for this age group can be challenging.
Our age ranges are:

Early Years: 0 – 5 years
Early Readers: 5 – 8 years
Middle Grade: 8 – 12 years
Young Adult: 12 – 16 years
Every Reader: Picture books for all

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Early Readers 27

Middle grade 279

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The Lexile Framework for Reading is just one measure used to determine the reading difficulty of texts. Texts are analyzed for vocabulary and readability and assigned a numerical score based on their difficulty. This helps readers select books that are challenging but not too difficult, promoting growth and enjoyment in reading.
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#IBLP - Balanced 6

#IBLP - Caring 38

#IBLP - Communicators 3

#IBLP - Inquirers 9

#IBLP - Knowledgeable 0

#IBLP - Open-minded 23

#IBLP - Principled 24

#IBLP - Reflective 17

#IBLP - Risk-takers 15

#IBLP - Thinkers 6

#IBLP Communicator 1

#SDG01 - No Poverty 2

#SDG02 - Zero Hunger 2

#SDG03 - Good Health and Well-being 21

#SDG04 - Quality Education 10

#SDG05 - Gender Equality 12

#SDG06 - Clean Water and Sanitation 2

#SDG07 - Affordable and Clean Energy 1

#SDG08 - Decent Work and Economic Growth 3

#SDG09 - Industry Innovation and Infrastructure 4

#SDG10 - Reduced Inequalities 28

#SDG11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities 4

#SDG12 - Responsible Consumption and Production 2

#SDG13 - Climate Action 9

#SDG14 - Life Below Water 5

#SDG15 - Life on Land 13

#SDG16 - Peace Justice and Strong Insititutions 10

#SDG16 - Peace Justice and Strong Institutions 3

#SDG17 - Partnerships for the Goals 1

Schoolbot 9000: A Graphic Novel

What happens when the person at the front of the classroom is replaced by a machine programmed only for test scores?

Swing

One gym project and an unexpected dance partner might be exactly what Marcus needs to find his own rhythm.

The Strongest Heart

Mo discovers that his father isn’t a villain from a folktale, but a man struggling with a mind he cannot always control.

Very Bad at Math

When the school’s star student hits a wall made of numbers, she discovers that fixing her grades might mean fixing the whole system.

All Are Welcome (Cats Cafe Series)

Finding a place where you belong is as simple as walking through the door of a neighborhood coffee shop.

Maker Girl and Professor Smarts

Forget the radioactive spiders; these middle-grade heroes prove that a well-stocked toolbox and a curious mind are the ultimate superpowers.

Spark

When the redwoods stop smoldering, two friends must find the courage to protect the one green heart left in their community.

Bog Myrtle

When a gift of magic yarn turns into a factory of greed, it takes a web of workers to set things right.

Trailblazers: The Unmatched Story of Women’s Tennis, Young Readers Edition

When the court isn’t fair, these athletes show us how to change the game for everyone.

The Disappearance of White Pine Beach (Otto Normal Monsterton Series)

Imagine being the only human kid in a school full of monsters—and then the local beach suddenly vanishes.

The Awakening Storm (City of Dragons Series)

An international school move turns into a high-stakes magical mission when a mysterious glass egg hatches a small blue dragon in the heart of Hong Kong.

Player vs Player (Game Quest Series)

Three friends trapped in a video game must stop bickering and start building defenses to survive a zombie-filled digital world.

An Adventure Overdue (Wizkit Series)

A reluctant magical cat and a talking, tearful library book must journey across a wild land to settle a very late return.

Sarah Ponakey, Storycatcher (Series)

A lonely city girl finds her way back to her Cree roots through a magical forest celebration led by her favorite stuffed owl.

Katie the Catsitter (Series)

Earning enough money for summer camp gets complicated when your new boss owns 217 cats with secret superpowers and a potential life of crime.

Picture Day (Brinkley Yearbooks Series)

One sixth grader’s bold haircut sparks a social whirlwind that tests her truest friendships.

Hide and Shriek (Ghosts of Fear Street Series).

Don’t let the name fool you—these pets are far more dangerous than your average goldfish.

The Adventures of Super Diaper Baby (Series)

When a baby accidentally drinks a super-power potion, he becomes the world’s youngest hero tasked with stopping a villain made of poop.

Phoebe and Her Unicorn (Series)

A lonely girl and a narcissistic unicorn form an unlikely bond after a chance encounter involving a skipped stone.

Katie, Batter Up! (Cupcake Diaries: The Graphic Novel Series)

Four best friends balance the stress of middle school sports and secret crushes with the help of a shared love for baking.

The Mysterious New Girl (Casey’s Cases Series)

Fifth-grade detective Casey treats every schoolyard misunderstanding and neighborhood mystery like a high-stakes investigation.

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