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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

Awesome Activists (Hidden Histories Series)

Are the people who truly changed the world the ones history books simply forgot?

Eli and the Uncles

Can a simple family gathering change the way we view being a man?

Braided Roots: The interweaving of history, family, and a father’s love

Can the simple act of a father braiding his child’s hair unlock centuries of hidden history?

For All the Curious Girls: Stories of Wonder, Exploration, and Scientific Discovery

Is the key to a future in science already swirling in the bubbles of a breaking wave or the curve of a baseball?

Boy, Everywhere

If your comfortable life vanished tomorrow, how far would you go to find safety?

The Wound

A small scrape on a knee opens a big window into the fickle world of social attention and self-reflection.

The Scarlet Ship

When the world’s very imagination is being stolen by pirates in the sky, a young boy and his grandmother must prove that creativity is the ultimate form of resistance.

Self Portrait

What if the most important person you ever discover isn’t a hero in a history book, but the face looking back at you in the mirror?

Eon: My Pet Tardigrade

What if the world’s most resilient survivor was small enough to disappear, yet bold enough to change how you see the universe?

The Planet, the Portal, and a Pizza

Is it possible to save an entire civilization before the cheese on your pepperoni slice even gets cold?

Tear This Down

If you could change one thing about your neighborhood, where would you start?

Troubled Waters: A River’s Journey Toward Justice

Would you stand by while the lifeblood of your community turned into a toxic wasteland?

Good Different

Sometimes the things that make us stand out are exactly what the world needs most.

Through the Telescope

Peering into the night sky reveals that the universe is far larger than the view from a bedroom window.

Ultimate Smart Girl’s Guide to Being Your Best (American Girl® Wellbeing Series)

Discover the practical tools and empowering advice every girl needs to tackle the challenges of growing up and shine as her truest self.

Brady Mason’s Perfect Fit

Could the smallest player on the court be the only one who truly understands the game’s biggest rules?

Upside-Down Iftar

When a special meal doesn’t go as planned, a young boy learns that the heart of a celebration isn’t found on a plate.

Refugee: The Graphic Novel

Three children from three different eras are bound together by a single, terrifying goal: finding a place where they can finally be safe.

The House That Floated

When the ocean claims the land, a family’s ingenuity and bond become their only anchor.

A Million Tiny Missiles All at Once

Protecting your family is hard enough, but finding the courage to save yourself is the real battle.

Alexis Cool as a Cupcake: The Graphic Novel

When the girl behind the spreadsheets steps away, can a cupcake business survive the icing-sugar chaos?

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