Letters & Reading Books for Ages 12–18

Explore our collection of children's books about letters & reading recommended for kids ages 12–18.

221 books

Journeys: Young Readers’ Letters to Authors Who Changed Their Lives

Library of Congress Center for the Book

For the young reader who wonders if their favorite stories matter. This collection of letters shows how books help stude

Ages 8–18

Shinsuke Yoshitake's Books

The I Wonder Bookstore

Shinsuke Yoshitake

For the curious child who sees magic in everyday objects, this whimsical collection explores the endless, imaginative po

Ages 8–12

L Is for Lollygag Quirky Words for a Clever Tongue

Chronicle Books

For the child who loves the sound of funny words and the cleverness of a well-placed insult or exclamation.

Ages 7–12

Houghton Mifflin Reading Triumphs. Grade 6

James David Cooper, John J. Pikulski

For the student who needs an extra boost to feel confident in the classroom. This comprehensive guide helps sixth grader

Ages 10–13

Fly by Night #1

Fly by Night

Frances Hardinge

For the precocious reader who feels the weight of adult secrets and seeks the power to speak their own truth in a world

Ages 10–14

Spelling It Out

Margaret Finnegan

For the child who uses precise hobbies to navigate messy emotions, this story explores finding your own voice when famil

Ages 8–12

The Stupendously Spectacular Spelling Bee #1

The Stupendously Spectacular Spelling Bee

Deborah Abela

For the child who has big talents but feels held back by nerves: a heartwarming story about overcoming stage fright with

Ages 8–12

Publishing Pioneers

John Newbery: Father of Children's Literature

Shirley Granahan

For the curious student who loves books and wants to know why children's stories look the way they do today. Discover th

Ages 9–14

Jean Little's Memoirs #1

Little by Little: A Writer's Education

Jean Little

For the child who feels like an outsider because of a disability or physical difference, this moving memoir explores fin

Ages 8–12

The List #1

The List

Patricia Forde

For the child who loves to ask 'why' and feels restricted by rules, this story explores the vital importance of having t

Ages 10–14

Michael L. Printz and the Story of the Michael L. Printz Award

John Bankston

For the child who loves the library or the student curious about the people behind their favorite award-winning books.

Ages 9–14

Punching the Clock Funny Action Idioms

Marvin Terban

For the child who takes everything literally, this humorous guide uses puns and illustrations to decode over 100 common

Ages 8–12

Books Good Enough for You: The Storied Life of Ursula Nordstrom, Editor of Extraordinary Children's Books

Nancy Hudgins

For the child who loves getting lost in a book and wonders how their favorite stories come to life through the work of b

Ages 8–12

Mr. Lemoncello's Library #1

Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library: The Graphic Novel

Chris Grabenstein

For the child who loves cracking codes and playing games, this high-stakes library adventure proves that teamwork and qu

Ages 8–12

The Book That No One Wanted to Read

Richard Ayoade

For the child who feels like an outsider or worries they aren't 'shiny' enough to be noticed. A grumpy, unread library b

Ages 8–12

Captain Rosalie

Timothee de Fombelle

For the child grappling with a parent's absence or the weight of a family secret. This poignant tale follows a girl find

Ages 8–12

Eats, Shoots & Leaves #2

The Girl's Like Spaghetti: Why, You Can't Manage Without Apostrophes!

Lynne Truss

For the child who loves wordplay or struggles with grammar, this book uses hilarious side-by-side comparisons to show wh

Ages 7–12

Quranic Vocabulary Picture Book for Children

Ayesha Arjumand Nayeem

For the child learning to read Arabic who wants to understand the words they see in the Quran, this visual guide builds

Ages 6–12

Ghost Girl A Blue Ridge Mountain Story

Delia Ray

For the child navigating family expectations and the weight of shared grief. A young girl finds hope through a new schoo

Ages 8–12

The Librarian of Auschwitz

Antonio Iturbe

For the teen processing the weight of history and looking for proof that courage and art can endure even in the darkest,

Ages 13–18

The Losers Club

Andrew Clements

For the child who would rather get lost in a book than join a team, this story celebrates the courage it takes to be you

Ages 8–12

The Bookshop on the Quay

Patricia Lynch

For the child searching for where they belong, this classic tale follows an orphan's journey through Dublin's winding st

Ages 8–12

A Poke in the I

Paul B. Janeczko

For the child who loves to draw and play with words, this clever anthology uses the physical shape of poems to bring the

Ages 6–12

F E G Ridiculous Poems for Intelligent Children

Robin Hirsch

For the clever child who loves wordplay and puzzles: this witty collection uses 'ridiculous' logic to introduce middle-g

Ages 8–12