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Books like What's So Special About Shakespeare?
Award winning
So Many Beginnings: A Little Women Remix
Bethany C. Morrow, 2021
304 pages
Why to read
Revitalized classic with diverse, empowering characters.
Navigates complex themes with age-appropriate grace.
Enhances empathy and cultural understanding.
Encourages historical knowledge and critical reflection.
So Many Beginnings: A Little Women Remix
Bethany C. Morrow, 2021
Award winning
The Lost Book of the White: The Eldest Curses
Cassandra Clare, Wesley Chu, 2020
400 pages
Why to read
Engaging fantasy world enhances creative thinking.
Characters display resilience and teamwork.
Introduces complex themes in an accessible manner.
Encourages exploration of moral and ethical questions.
The Lost Book of the White: The Eldest Curses
Cassandra Clare, Wesley Chu, 2020
Award winning
A House of Pomegranates
Oscar Wilde, 2024
112 pages
Why to read
Enhances creativity with rich, imaginative stories.
Introduces moral lessons through engaging narratives.
Stimulates emotional intelligence with relatable characters.
Fosters linguistic skills with beautifully crafted prose.
A House of Pomegranates
Oscar Wilde, 2024
Award winning
Just Like That
Gary D. Schmidt, 2021
387 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of loss and resilience.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.
Captures the complexities of adolescent friendships.
Written with humor and heart, fostering emotional growth.
Just Like That
Gary D. Schmidt, 2021
Award winning
When You Get the Chance
Emma Lord, 2022
308 pages
Why to read
Vibrant storytelling encourages emotional resilience and empathy.
Engages young readers with contemporary, relatable dilemmas.
Inspires creativity and self-discovery through dynamic characters.
Supports development of literacy and social skills.
When You Get the Chance
Emma Lord, 2022
Award winning
Ascendance of a Bookworm: Part 5 Volume 2
Miya Kazuki, 2020
400 pages
Why to read
Explores creative problem-solving and resilience.
Builds literacy through engaging fantasy narrative.
Enhances empathy with diverse character interactions.
Encourages pursuit of knowledge and curiosity.
Ascendance of a Bookworm: Part 5 Volume 2
Miya Kazuki, 2020
Award winning
The Silvered Serpents: The Gilded Wolves
Roshani Chokshi, 2020
406 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through rich, historical fantasy setting.
Strengthens reading skills with complex, engaging narratives.
Encourages teamwork with diverse, cooperative characters.
Explores themes of friendship and bravery.
The Silvered Serpents: The Gilded Wolves
Roshani Chokshi, 2020
Award winning
A Pocketful of Stars
Aisha Bushby, 2019
256 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of family, friendship, and personal growth.
Encourages emotional awareness and empathy in young readers.
Strengthens reading skills through engaging narrative.
Supports development of identity and self-understanding.
