20 Of The Best Books For 10th Graders

This graphic memoir provides an accessible and engaging view into what it was like to grow up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution. Told from Marjane’s perspective from the ages of 6 to 14, this child’s eye view into this major historical event allows people of all ages to better understand this complex topic and learn along with the narrator.

This hilariously true story follows Sundquist, now 25, as he tracks down every girl he ever had a crush on from middle school on to find out what went wrong. This relatable and delightful book is perfect for anyone who feels like dating is just so much harder than it should be.

This book is a great glimpse into the origins of Motown and how this genre of music has shaped so much of the music we listen to today. This is one of the best books for 10th graders that have an interest in music and want to learn more about its origins.

This inventive, scrapbook-style book goes into the history of the bicycle and the way in which this amazing invention helped to spur on the women’s liberation movement. The bicycle provided not only physical freedom but a vehicle for female empowerment that changed the course of history.

Brazen is a collection of short biographies in graphic novel form, featuring women who did amazing things and changed the world. While many of the women profiled are quite well know, others are less famous, and all of them share the same brazen, rebellious spirit.

Discover the world of the Shadowhunters, a secret army of warriors who dedicate their lives to driving demons out of our world and back to where they came from. Clary Fray is thrust into this dark world after just barely surviving an attack from a demon—something that is not just unlikely, it is nearly impossible.

After an asteroid knocks the moon closer to Earth, the planet is rocked by endless natural disasters that lead to worldwide destruction. The book follows high schooler Miranda as her world is turned upside down and she and her family struggle to survive.

What if everyone was pretty? This sci-fi book imagines a world in which everyone is given cosmetic surgery to make them “pretty” at the age of 16. Existing in a post-scarcity world, the novel deals with government conspiracies and what the true meaning of freedom really is.

After her family is killed by a corrupt warlord, pirate Caledonia Styx is left to chart her own course across the seas in search of vengeance. Her crew, made up of other women who’ve lost everything, join her on this quest for revenge and do all that they can to keep each other alive along the way.

In this basketball memoir, filmmaker Spike Lee examines the influence that this sport has had on his life. He recounts tales of disputes he was involved in from the sidelines, conversations he had with famous players and shares his opinions on the roles of athletes in business and culture.

Phil Knight, the man behind the Nike empire, tells the story of his journey from high school track star to the owner of one of the most successful athletic brands in the world. It is a fascinating and harrowing memoir that gives us a glimpse into the man behind the swoosh.

This book for 10th graders tells the story of four gymnastics Olympics hopefuls as they endure the grueling two-day trials that will determine their future. It sheds a light on the intense behind the scenes drama that envelopes the lives of these young women and keeps you engaged from the very first page.

This is the amazingly true story of a young woman raised in an orphanage in war-torn Sierra Leone who comes to America and rises to ballet stardom. It is a story of rising above all the odds and finding success that can only be dreamed of.