Book Lovers Enjoy August 9, 2025

August 9, 2025
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For All The Fabulous Hard-Working Teachers
In celebration of National Book Lovers Day, we’ve compiled a categorized classroom book list by subject area, including grade suggestions for each title. This makes it easier to choose books to complement lesson plans in Literacy, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), STEM, Social Studies, and Cross-Curricular Projects.

📖 LITERACY & LANGUAGE ARTS

Reading comprehension, vocabulary development, literary elements, and creative thinking.

  • “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” – Eric Carle (K–1)
    Sequencing, days of the week, basic literacy.
  • “Charlotte’s Web” – E.B. White (3–5)
    Character study, themes of friendship, plot development.
  • “Frindle” – Andrew Clements (3–5)
    Word origins, creativity, cause and effect.
  • “Because of Winn-Dixie” – Kate DiCamillo (3–5)
    Character development, setting, theme.
  • “Hatchet” – Gary Paulsen (5–8)
    Survival story structure, point of view, resilience.
  • “The Giver” – Lois Lowry (6–8)
    Dystopian fiction, ethical issues, symbolism.
  • “Inside Out and Back Again” – Thanhha Lai (6–8)
    Free verse poetry, immigrant experience, figurative language.

💙 SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING (SEL)

Empathy, identity, kindness, diversity, and self-awareness.

  • “The Name Jar” – Yangsook Choi (K–3)
    Cultural identity, inclusion.
  • “Chrysanthemum” – Kevin Henkes (K–2)
    Self-confidence, kindness.
  • “Wonder” – R.J. Palacio (5–8)
    Inclusion, bullying, courage.
  • “Last Stop on Market Street” – Matt de la Peña (K–2)
    Gratitude, diversity, community.
  • “Esperanza Rising” – Pam Muñoz Ryan (4–6)
    Perseverance, empathy, growth mindset.
  • “What If Everybody Did That?” – Ellen Javernick (K–2)
    Social responsibility, consequences.

🔬 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)

Curiosity, innovation, environmental awareness, and real-world applications.

  • “Ada Twist, Scientist” – Andrea Beaty (K–3)
    Curiosity, scientific method, problem solving.
  • “The Lemonade War” – Jacqueline Davies (3–5)
    Basic business and math concepts.
  • “The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind” (Young Readers Edition) – William Kamkwamba (5–8)
    Engineering, resourcefulness, global innovation.
  • “Hidden Figures” (Young Readers Edition) – Margot Lee Shetterly (6–8)
    Math, coding, perseverance in science.
  • “One Plastic Bag” – Miranda Paul (3–5)
    Recycling, environmental activism.

🌎 SOCIAL STUDIES & HISTORY

Culture, civil rights, biographies, and global awareness.

  • “Who Was…” Biography Series – Various Authors (3–6)
    History, influential figures, timeline skills.
  • “If You Lived At The Time of…” Series – Various Authors (3–6)
    Historical thinking, compare/contrast past and present.
  • “I Am Malala” (Young Readers Edition) – Malala Yousafzai (6–8)
    Education rights, global perspective.
  • “Esperanza Rising” – Pam Muñoz Ryan (again here!)
    Migration, labor history, culture.
  • “A Long Walk to Water” – Linda Sue Park (5–8)
    Access to water, Africa, global citizenship.

🔄 CROSS-CURRICULAR / WHOLE SCHOOL READS

Perfect for read-alouds, schoolwide themes, or integrated projects.

  • “Wonder” – R.J. Palacio (5–8)
    Great for school-wide kindness campaigns.
  • “The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind” – William Kamkwamba (5–8)
    STEM, global studies, perseverance.
  • “One Plastic Bag” – Miranda Paul (3–5)
    STEM, environmental studies, service learning.
  • “Because of Winn-Dixie” – Kate DiCamillo (3–5)
    Community-building and social-emotional connections.


Finally, with the school year just around the corner, here is a PDF copy of the reading list inspired by National Book Lovers Day on August 9. Feel free to download and share!

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