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Books for Middle School Readers: Nonfiction / Memoir

Recommended by the Middle School English Department Ethical Culture Fieldston School - Revised Summer, 2021

Middle school readers vary tremendously in their interests and reading levels, and what books will appeal to what kids can be quite personal. To help, we've indicated books that are particularly challenging in reading level and/or topic (**) or are particularly accessible (*). These are just rough suggestions and the actual experience of readers will differ. We hope this long and diverse list will be helpful, and we welcome your input!

Laurie Hornik, MS English Department Chair Lhornik@ecfs.org

Many of these titles are available at the Tate Library. Check the library catalog or the eBook/Audiobook Sora App.

** Lewis, Michael

Mah, Adeline Yen

** Westover, Tara

* Lekuton, Joseph Lemasolai

** Grealy, Lucy

** Wiesel, Elie

Jahren, Hope

Jennings, Jazz

Yousafzai, Malala

Kamkwamba, William and Mealer, Bryan

Slater, Dashka

Stevenson, Bryan