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Books by David Levithan | Wonderlit

Books by David Levithan

19 books · Ages 4–18

Known for the Disaster Zone and Malcolm in the Middle series, David Levithan writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–18, alongside 14 standalone books, exploring themes of growing up, self-confidence & identity, friendship & loyalty.

Series

In the Heart of the Quake

1 book · Ages 9–12

My Class Project

Malcolm in the Middle

1 book · Ages 4–11

The Mummy

Penguin Readers

1 book · Ages 8–12

Every Day

Another Day

2 books · Ages 10–16

Standalone Books (Ages 12–18)

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The Perfect Score

Faced with the high-stakes SAT, six determined high school seniors unite with a common goal: to steal the answers. They

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Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List

Rachel Cohn, David Levithan

For the teen navigating the messy boundary between friendship and romance, or processing a deep betrayal by someone who

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When a gay Jewish man is elected president, teen Duncan and his boyfriend Jimmy join rallies and protests to protect the

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By Age Range

My Class Project

Invisibility

In the Heart of the Quake

My Class Project

The Mummy

In the Heart of the Quake

The Mummy

The Perfect Score

Common Themes

Growing Up Self-Confidence & Identity Friendship & Loyalty Being Different Resilience & Perseverance Love & Family Making Friends Friendship & Social

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My Opa Loves Me

Little Hedgehog Books

My Opa Loves Me

Janet Hamm Needs a Date for the Dance

Janet Hamm Needs a Date for the Dance

Too Small Tola and the Three Fine Girls

Too Small Tola and the Three Fine Girls

Pack Your Bags, Maggie Diaz

Pack Your Bags, Maggie Diaz

Deliver Us from Normal

Deliver Us from Normal

Will Grayson, Will Grayson

John Green, David Levithan

For teens grappling with who they are and where they belong, this story explores friendship, identity, and the surprisin

Ages 14–18

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Two Boys Kissing

Harry and Craig embark on a 32-hour kissing marathon, drawing attention to themselves and other gay teens grappling with

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The Realm of Possibility

David Levithan's heartfelt novel delves into the ever-changing moments of high school love and heartbreak through the di

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Ben's life feels over after his girlfriend Marly dies, especially with Valentine's Day approaching. But Marly's ghost, a

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You Know Me Well

David Levithan, Nina LaCour

Mark and Kate, strangers in class, find their paths crossing during an unexpected night out. Both grappling with the com

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Answers in the Pages

Donovan is caught in the middle when his mother and town freak out over whether his assigned book's characters are gay.

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Ryan and Avery, a blue-haired boy and a pink-haired boy, meet at a queer prom and feel an instant connection. Follow the

Cover of Will Grayson, Will Grayson

Will Grayson, Will Grayson

John Green, David Levithan

For teens navigating the complexities of identity and the messy overlap of friendship and romance as they find where the

Cover of Will Grayson, Will Grayson

Will Grayson, Will Grayson

John Green, David Levithan

For the teen navigating the messy intersection of identity, friendship, and first love while searching for where they tr

Cover of Take Me With You When You Go

Take Me With You When You Go

David Levithan, Jennifer Niven

For the teenager navigating the weight of a difficult home life and the complicated hope of finding safety and independe