American Born Chinese Our latest How to Teach guide covers Gene Luen Yang's bestselling graphic novel! View
Born a Crime Learn all about teaching Trevor Noah’s memoir in the classroom with this free guide. View
The Great Gatsby Learn how to analyze and discuss Fitzgerald's depiction of the American Dream in The Great Gatsby. View
1984 George Orwell’s prophetic novel will foster discussions about politics, society, and the role of technology. View
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Sherman Alexie’s award-winning novel will spark great discussions on identity, bullying, and education. View
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Teaching Mark Twain’s most important work is simple with our free guide. View
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is a children’s literature classic, embodying Mark Twain’s well-known wit and sharp humor. View
The Alchemist This inspirational tale about following one's dreams is sure to provide students with an uplifting perspective on life. View
All Quiet on the Western Front All Quiet on the Western Front will invite discussion on the effects of nationalism and disillusionment. View
All the Light We Cannot See Rich with literary merit, All the Light We Cannot See is a remarkable WWII story your students will love. View
American Born Chinese A remarkable coming-of-age tale, this graphic novel will help even the most reluctant students find a love of reading. View
And Then There Were None Explore themes of justice, deception, and isolation in Agatha Christie’s famous mystery novel. View
Angela's Ashes Consider teaching Frank McCourt’s poignant memoir that details a family’s struggles with poverty in 1930s-1940s Ireland. View
Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl This book will help readers understand how prejudice and hate can lead to violent oppression and unthinkable brutality. View
Animal Farm Learn how to teach the allegorical themes present in George Orwell’s iconic novella. View
Antigone The third of Sophocles’ Theban plays, Antigone is a tragedy that examines governmental authority and moral responsibility. View
The Autobiography of Malcolm X The Autobiography of Malcolm X presents the incredible tale of Malcolm X's struggle for equality and civil justice. View
The Awakening Kate Chopin’s most famous work is a powerful examination of gender roles and society in the 19th-century American South. View
The Bean Trees Considered an early feminist novel, The Bean Trees addresses many societal issues that are still relevant today. View
Beowulf Use this epic to examine the traits of heroes and monsters and introduce students to Old English works. View
The Best of Poe Poe's stories and poems will both fulfill your English Language arts needs and captivate your students along the way. View
Black Boy Richard Wright’s eloquent account of his life in the Jim Crow South makes a great addition to any unit on autobiographies. View
Bless Me, Ultima Explore universal themes of fear and revenge in Rudolfo Anaya's coming-of-age novel. View
The Bluest Eye Learn how to teach the complicated themes of race and beauty standards in Toni Morrison’s timeless novel. View
The Book Thief Find out why Markus Zusak’s bestseller is quickly becoming one of the most popular novels in English classrooms. View
Born a Crime A witty coming-of-age tale, this memoir deftly tackles themes relating to racism, identity, and overcoming adversity. View
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Show your students how friendship can cross all boundaries through John Boyne’s moving novel about the Holocaust. View
Brave New World Students will love reading about Huxley’s vision of a dystopian society set in an eerily believable future. View
The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao If you’d like to introduce your students to a dynamic narrative voice, consider teaching Junot Díaz’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. View
The Call of the Wild Buck’s canine adventure in the Yukon is a fun way to teach students about the American frontier and literary naturalism. View
The Canterbury Tales Take your students on a journey through medieval England with Geoffrey Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales. View
The Catcher in the Rye Learn how to teach The Catcher in the Rye, a classic novel that captures what it’s like to be a teenager. View
The Chocolate War The Chocolate War will challenge students to examine their own answers to the question, “Do I dare disturb the universe?” View
A Christmas Carol Teach your students about the power of empathy through Charles Dickens’s classic novella, A Christmas Carol. View
Chronicle of a Death Foretold Rumor has it that students who love true crime or telenovelas delight in studying this book in the classroom. View
Classic American Short Stories Show your students a multitude of literary elements and devices through this anthology of American short stories. View
Coraline A cross between a horror story and a fairytale, Coraline is an engaging read packed with ghosts, talking cats, and other creatures. View
The Crucible Discover ways to show students how the themes present in The Crucible continue to have social relevance. View
Cry, the Beloved Country Alan Paton presents a story about fathers and sons, human nature, and the societal problems that led to apartheid. View
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Mark Haddon’s mystery novel presents a fantastic opportunity to discuss the role of the narrator in fiction. View
Death of a Salesman Have your students learn about the importance of stage directions and dialogue through Arthur Miller’s tragic play. View
The Devil in the White City The Devil in the White City will fascinate students as it weaves history and entertainment together. View
Divergent Examine ideas about society and class, governmental control, and the construction of identity by teaching Divergent. View
A Doll's House A Doll's House critiques the expectations of women, the importance of money, and the need for individual freedom. View
Dracula Bram Stoker’s famous work introduces students to Gothic fiction and the format of an epistolary novel. View
Edith Hamilton's Mythology By reading Edith Hamilton’s Mythology, students will see how ancient myths remain relevant to modern storytelling. View
Ender's Game Ender’s Game is a modern science-fiction classic, perfect for discussion of governmental and military ethics. View
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close This work of post-9/11 literature tells a story about dealing with grief, existential dread, and alienation. View
Fahrenheit 451 Help students decipher the figurative language, symbolism, and imagery within Ray Bradbury's famous dystopian novel. View
Farewell to Manzanar Consider teaching this nonfiction memoir for its messages on identity, racial prejudice, and the loss of innocence. View
Fast Food Nation Examine Eric Schlosser’s exposé on American fast food culture that will definitely spark classroom discussion. View
The Fault in Our Stars John Green’s popular novel presents a compelling story and dares to tackle themes of fate, love, and death. View
Fences Fences examines historic racism in America and explores the themes of family, gender roles, and responsibility. View
Fever 1793 Set during Philadelphia’s yellow fever epidemic, Fever, 1793 is a great novel to pair with a science or history lesson. View
The Five People You Meet in Heaven This inspiring novel provides excellent content to learn about foreshadowing and symbolism. View
Flowers for Algernon Use this novel to spark discussion on the ethics of scientific research and the shifting nature of identity. View
Frankenstein Explore the consequences of social alienation and ambition in Mary Shelley’s classic horror story, Frankenstein. View
Freakonomics Have your students build critical-thinking skills as they learn about economic theory and its applications in Freakonomics. View
The Freedom Writers Diary The Freedom Writers Diary makes a great nonfiction text for teaching students the benefits of personal writing. View
Friday Night Lights Friday Night Lights takes a close look at the various social and psychological issues that arise in sports culture. View
The Giver Discover new ways for your students to explore complex themes in Lois Lowry’s acclaimed dystopian tale, The Giver. View
The Glass Castle Help students understand the many differences between memoir and autobiography by teaching The Glass Castle. View
The Glass Menagerie One of Tennessee Williams’s finest plays, The Glass Menagerie is the perfect medium for discussing symbolism. View
The Grapes of Wrath The Grapes of Wrath provides a great opportunity to learn about the devastating circumstances of the Dust Bowl. View
The Graveyard Book Neil Gaiman's The Graveyard Book blends folklore and legends with Gothic, horror, and mystery genres. View
Great Expectations Charles Dickens’s classic novel unfolds the journey of one ambitious orphan’s remarkable personal growth. View
The Great Gatsby Learn how to analyze and discuss Fitzgerald's depiction of the American Dream in The Great Gatsby. View
Grendel John Gardner’s classic retelling of one of literature’s most famous villains is a fantastic companion to Beowulf. View
Hamlet Use Hamlet’s key themes as a basis for classroom discussion on justice, mortality, revenge, deception, and family. View
The Handmaids Tale If you need material for a lesson plan on dystopian societies or feminism, teach Margaret Atwood’s novel in your classroom. View
Hatchet Students will love the wilderness adventure story present in Gary Paulsen’s award-winning Hatchet. View
The Hate U Give Rich with literary merit and gripping social commentary, The Hate U Give will have your students eager to read more. View
Heart of Darkness Interesting juxtapositions and historical context make Conrad’s novella a great choice for the classroom. View
The Help Learn how to teach The Help, a book that takes on racism and sexism in 1960s Mississippi. View
Hiroshima Teaching Hersey’s journalistic book opens up conversation about both past and present warfare and violence in the world. View
The Hobbit Introduce students to varying aspects of the modern fantasy genre with this guide to teaching The Hobbit. View
The House of the Scorpion The House of the Scorpion blends science fiction and dystopian fiction into one story your students won’t forget. View
The House on Mango Street Spark insightful discussions about race, poverty, and gender roles through this coming-of-age story. View
The Hunger Games Get everything you need to know about teaching The Hunger Games—a perfect introduction to young adult dystopian fiction. View
I Am Malala Help your students experience the power of words by checking out our free guide to teaching I Am Malala! View
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks Have your students examine the interaction between medicine, race, and class with this nonfiction title. View
The Importance of Being Earnest Oscar Wilde’s humorous play offers valuable lessons on satire, puns, and irony. View
In Cold Blood Gripping social analysis and a look into the criminal justice system make In Cold Blood a great nonfiction title to teach. View
Into the Wild Start conversations about the advantages and flaws of modern society, consumerism, and naturalism with Into the Wild. View
Into Thin Air Inspire discussions about perseverance, motivation, and the dangers of commercialization by teaching Into Thin Air. View
Invisible Man Invisible Man examines the neglectful relationship between African Americans and society in the 1930s. View
Jane Eyre This classic examines class and gender dynamics during the Victorian era and is often viewed as a proto-feminist work. View
The Joy Luck Club The Joy Luck Club portrays mother-daughter relationships and the complex dual identities of Chinese Americans. View
Julius Caesar Teach students about real historical events while they enjoy the story of the struggle to seize power over Rome. View
King Lear The tragedy of King Lear is an impressive exploration of power, family, justice, and gender. View
The Kite Runner The Kite Runner is perfect for cross-curricular studies in history and social studies classes. View
The Last Lecture Randy Pausch’s memoir is a great choice for any nonfiction unit because of its inspiring content and strong themes. View
A Lesson Before Dying Race, inequality, and education are just some of the themes students will encounter in A Lesson Before Dying. View
Life of Pi Life of Pi by Yann Martel is sure to spark discussions about the role of spirituality, nature, reality, and growth. View
The Lightning Thief Students will love following and analyzing teenage demigod Percy Jackson in his role as a hero. View
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe C.S. Lewis’s allegorical tale is perfect for discussing the roles of good and evil and the power of redemption. View
Little Bee Little Bee will surely start class discussions about globalization and ways we can better protect the innocent. View
A Long Walk to Water A Long Walk to Water presents a dual narrative that tackles the political and social issues that exist in Sudan. View
A Long Way Gone Ishmael Beah’s memoir will give students insight into one of the most important human rights issues in our world today. View
Lord of the Flies Lord of the Flies will provoke thoughtful discussions about the dark side of human nature, loss of innocence, and survival. View
The Lovely Bones Consider teaching The Lovely Bones for its commentary on mortality, spirituality, and the afterlife. View
Macbeth Explore the differences between fate and free will by teaching Macbeth in your classroom. View
Maus I Learn how you can introduce your class to the tremendous power and rich symbolism found in Maus I, a graphic novel. View
The Maze Runner Have your students examine the conflicts of man vs. man and man vs. society in The Maze Runner. View
Me Before You Jojo Moyes’s quirky romantic novel will challenge students to think about life, love, and personal growth. View
The Metamorphosis Vagueness and intrigue found throughout the text make Franz Kafka’s allegory perfect to dissect in a classroom. View
A Midsummer Night's Dream This Shakespeare play provides a lighthearted introduction to Elizabethan theater and its literary and social conventions. View
Mockingjay The final book in The Hunger Games trilogy, Mockingjay questions the justifications surrounding war and rebellion. View
Monster Court is in session: Learn everything you need to know about Monster with this free guide! View
My Louisiana Sky Kimberly Willis Holt’s acclaimed novel explores universal themes of self-confidence and acceptance. View
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass An essential American work, Frederick Douglass’s narrative explores themes of freedom, race, and education. View
Native Son Richard Wright’s Native Son presents an unflinching depiction of institutionalized racism and its consequences. View
Night Haunting and intense, Elie Wiesel’s Night presents powerful lessons on survival, faith, and the human condition. View
Number the Stars Lowry’s award-winning novel depicts the Nazi occupation of Denmark in a manner appropriate for a younger audience. View
The Odyssey Examine a variety of literary techniques, including symbolism, foreshadowing, and allusion, within Homer’s timeless epic. View
Oedipus Rex The universal themes of guilt, sorrow, justice, and family make this otherwise daunting text accessible. View
Of Mice and Men Spark discussions on isolation, nature, friendship, and the American Dream by teaching Steinbeck’s naturalist story. View
The Old Man and the Sea Short but sweet, Ernest Hemingway’s classic novella is as approachable as it is significant to English literature. View
One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest Use Ken Kesey’s novel to learn about different narrative styles and the importance of mental health treatment. View
One Hundred Years of Solitude One Hundred Years of Solitude is the perfect introduction to magical realism and Latin American literature. View
Orphan Train This historical novel raises intriguing questions about identity and society’s demand for assimilation. View
Othello The incidents of jealousy, betrayal, and manipulation in Othello make the play a great addition to any syllabus. View
The Other Wes Moore Following the lives of two men with the same name, The Other Wes Moore presents lessons on nature versus nurture. View
Our Town Learn about the important academic components of Thornton Wilder’s classic play within a play. View
Outliers Read about how Outliers, which details the factors that influence success, would be a great addition to any syllabus. View
The Outsiders Inspire classroom discussions on identity and class by teaching S. E. Hinton’s classic young adult novel. View
The Pearl John Steinbeck's enduring parable warns of the corrupting nature of wealth and the destructiveness of greed. View
The Perks of Being a Wallflower Stephen Chbosky’s epistolary novel is a great study on how structure and perspective affect a narrator’s reliability. View
Persepolis Encourage students to consider how images and text work together to form a narrative with Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis. View
The Picture of Dorian Gray Oscar Wilde's beautifully written novel is a great way to introduce students to Aestheticism and Gothic horror. View
The Poet X If you’re aiming to slam poetry into the hearts of your students, look no further than novel-in-verse, The Poet X. View
The Poisonwood Bible Consider teaching The Poisonwood Bible for its themes of family, gender roles, religion, and political turmoil. View
Pride and Prejudice Jane Austen’s enduring story critiques love, marriage, reputation, class, and social intrigue. View
A Raisin in the Sun Learn how to discuss and examine the important social issues presented in A Raisin in the Sun. View
Reading Lolita in Tehran Use Azar Nafisi’s moving memoir to teach students about Iranian history and the importance of books and fiction. View
The Road If you’re thinking of adding The Road to your dystopian unit, explore its major themes, literary elements, and more. View
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry makes the perfect book to encourage open conversations about racism and tolerance. View
Romeo and Juliet This classic tragedy about two star-crossed lovers makes the perfect introduction to Shakespeare’s works. View
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead Both an Absurdist drama and an example of metatheatre, this play presents a novel retelling of Hamlet. View
The Scarlet Letter Learn how to tackle Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Romantic classic with this guide to teaching The Scarlet Letter. View
The Secret Life of Bees Sue Monk Kidd’s coming-of-age novel examines the Civil Rights Movement, family, and the power of female friendships. View
A Separate Peace Consider teaching A Separate Peace for its strong examples of narrative perspective and use of foil characters. View
Siddhartha Introduce students to Eastern philosophy with this inspiring tale of perseverance and spiritual enlightenment. View
Slaughterhouse Five This novel explores fate and free will and the effects of war in a work that is equal parts absurd, hilarious, and sad. View
Speak Laurie Halse Anderson’s story of isolation, grief, and hope provides lessons on symbolism and character development. View
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde makes for great lessons on how societal expectations help shape individuals. View
The Stranger Albert Camus’s magnum opus is sure to engage the classroom and lead to deep discussions about what it means to be human. View
A Streetcar Named Desire A Streetcar Named Desire offers great opportunities to discuss class, gender identity, and the importance of appearance. View
The Sun Also Rises This classic work of the Lost Generation examines the effects of World War I on those who came of age during that time. View
A Tale of Two Cities Charles Dickens’s novel illustrates the simultaneous hope and despair that revolutionary times bring. View
The Taming of the Shrew The Taming of the Shrew will surely spark class discussion on marriage and the treatment and role of women. View
Tangerine Use Tangerine to introduce the journal narrative and create a platform for discussion of social and familial issues. View
Tears of a Tiger Students will love Tears of a Tiger for its relatable characters and honest portrayal of teenage angst and depression. View
Their Eyes Were Watching God Learn how to relate the themes present in Zora Neale Hurston’s novel to modern personal and societal problems. View
There Are No Children Here This nonfiction work humanizes the problems many children across the United States experience on a daily basis. View
Things Fall Apart Identify essential objectives and examine themes, motifs, and literary elements within Chinua Achebe’s novel Things Fall Apart. View
The Things They Carried Explore deeper meanings, new perspectives, and important literary elements in Tim O’Brien’s The Things They Carried. View
A Thousand Splendid Suns A Thousand Splendid Suns will inspire conversations about the roles of tradition and freedom amid a changing society. View
To Kill a Mockingbird To Kill a Mockingbird provides a vehicle for discussions about racial injustice and the struggle between good and evil. View
Transcendentalism Teaching Transcendentalism will provide the perfect introduction to one of the world’s most influential philosophies. View
Tuesdays with Morrie If you're trying to expand the nonfiction you teach, consider Tuesdays with Morrie, a truly thought-provoking memoir. View
Twelve Angry Men Have your students take a look into the United States' judicial system with Reginald Rose's Twelve Angry Men. View
Warriors Don't Cry Help your students understand a crucial event in American history by teaching Melba Pattillo Beals’s harrowing memoir. View
Wonderstruck Learn ways to discuss how Wonderstruck's visual format helps influence the story's interpretation. View
Wuthering Heights Emily Brontё’s use of literary techniques and Romantic elements in Wuthering Heights make for an intricate and exciting tale. View