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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

Encounter at Owl Rock

What if the construction crews tearing down your neighborhood were actually hiding a cosmic conspiracy?

Dawn of the Dragons

What if the smoke choking your city isn’t from a forest fire, but from a species we thought was extinct?

The Sherlock Society

Four friends set out to find Al Capone’s lost gold, but they stumble upon a crime much more dangerous than a cold case.

Witchlings #3: House of Elephants

When the laws of magic are rigged against you, staying silent is no longer an option.

Splinter & Ash

Could an unlikely duo of outcasts be the only thing standing between a kingdom and total collapse?

The Spy in the Museum: How Rose Valland Saved Art from the Nazis

Would you risk your life to protect a culture the world was trying to erase?

Comet Chaser: The True Cinderella Story of Caroline Herschel, the First Professional Woman Astronomer

Imagine being told your only future is as a household servant, only to end up discovering eight comets and rewriting the map of the stars.

Fresh Start

What happens when the girl who is used to running away from her mistakes finally has to stay put?

Birdy

Sometimes finding your voice starts with listening to someone else’s silence.

When You Trap a Tiger

To save her grandmother, Lily must bargain with a tiger and uncover the secret stories of her family’s past.

Willodeen

In a world that doesn’t understand her, a girl will fight for the creatures nobody else loves.

When Stars Are Scattered

Two brothers, one refugee camp, and a chance for a new life that might mean leaving one of them behind.

Unsettled

In the water of the community pool, Nurah finds that swimming is a language everyone can understand.

Too Bright to See

A haunted house. A grieving kid. And a ghost who won’t rest until Bug understands the truth about themself.

Thirst

In a city of a million people, water is more valuable than gold. And Minni just saw someone stealing it.

The Only Black Girls in Town

Alberta and Edie’s friendship is tested when they discover a box of old journals that may reveal a hidden, racist history in their town.

The Total Eclipse of Nestor Lopez

Nestor Lopez can talk to animals. The problem is, they won’t stop talking back.

The Troubled Girls of Dragomir Academy

They were sent away because they caused trouble. But at Dragomir Academy, they’ll learn that trouble is exactly what’s needed.

The Last Tree Town

The magic is dying. The trees are fading. And one girl without a branch might be the only one who can figure out why.

The Line Tender

Following the death of her mother, Lucy finds a sketchbook filled with her mom’s research on sharks. To feel close to her, Lucy decides to continue the project, uncovering secrets about her mom, her town, and the nature of grief itself.

The Insiders

Three kids. Three different schools. One magical closet that connects them all.

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