Books for 10th Grade

Our Books for 10th Grade collection highlights titles that support deeper critical thinking and empathy for readers around ages 15–16. Homeschoolers, afterschooling families, and caregivers will find vetted, secular fiction and nonfiction, including classics, contemporary literature, memoir, and narrative nonfiction linked to history, science, and social issues. Every book is reviewed for literary quality, age-appropriateness, and inclusive representation, with attention to mature themes so you can choose what fits your teen and family values. Use the filters to sort by genre, subject tie-in (civics, psychology, STEM, global issues), reading level, and themes such as identity, justice, relationships, and resilience. You can also filter for audio-friendly or high-interest options that work well for ADHD or dyslexic readers. Many families build tenth grade English and social studies around books from this collection. If you’re unsure which titles will support your teen’s growth, Modulo’s AI learning concierge can help you curate a custom list.

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The Out Side: Trans & Nonbinary Comics
The Out Side: Trans & Nonbinary Comics
Regular price $9.99 USD
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The Out Side: Trans & Nonbinary Comics
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Anthology of short comics by trans and nonbinary creators about daily life, family and identity. A powerful collection for older teens and adults wanting authentic, varied stories.
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Your Money or Your Life
Your Money or Your Life
Regular price $7.99 USD
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Your Money or Your Life
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A personal finance book that guides readers through tracking spending, aligning money with values and working toward financial independence. It offers a stepwise program families can adapt together.
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An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States for Young People
An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States for Young People
Regular price $12.00 USD
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An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States for Young People
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A young readers’ adaptation of the adult history that retells U.S. history from Indigenous perspectives. Best for middle school and up, with discussion-ready chapters on colonization, resistance, and sovereignty.
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A Different Mirror
A Different Mirror
Regular price $6.43 USD
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A Different Mirror
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Young readers’ adaptation of Ronald Takaki’s multicultural history of the United States, centering Indigenous, African, Asian, Latinx and European immigrant experiences. A strong counterbalance to traditional US history texts.
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Cosmoknights
Regular price $19.99 USD
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Cosmoknights
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Cosmoknights is a queer sci fi graphic novel and webcomic about gladiator style mecha tournaments and resistance, best suited for older teens due to more mature themes and complex world building.
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Trans History: From Ancient Times to the Present Day
Trans History: From Ancient Times to the Present Day
Regular price $16.99 USD
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Trans History: From Ancient Times to the Present Day
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Graphic nonfiction overview of transgender history from ancient civilizations to today, highlighting key people, ideas and movements. Written by trans creators, it offers teens an accessible research based introduction.
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This Book Is Gay
This Book Is Gay
Regular price $12.99 USD
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This Book Is Gay
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Straight talking guide for LGBTQ teens covering coming out, relationships, bodies and community. Includes sex education sections and frank language, so best for older teens with space for questions.
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Boying Up
Boying Up
Regular price $2.00 USD
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Boying Up
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Puberty and life skills guide for boys that covers body changes, emotions, friendships and responsibility with a science informed tone. Offers reassurance and practical advice for tweens and young teens.
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The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Park, adapted for younger audiences
The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Park, adapted for younger audiences
Regular price $18.95 USD
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The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Park, adapted for younger audiences
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Young readers’ edition of the award winning biography that shows Rosa Parks as a lifelong activist, not just a tired seamstress on a bus. Helps kids see the depth of Black freedom struggles.
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A Queer History of the United States for Young People
A Queer History of the United States for Young People
Regular price $18.95 USD
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A Queer History of the United States for Young People
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Young readers’ adaptation that traces queer people’s roles in US social, political and cultural movements. Includes timelines, sidebars and discussion questions suitable for middle and high school.
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Stamped from the Beginning
Stamped from the Beginning
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Stamped from the Beginning
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Thorough history of racist ideas in America, tracing how laws, culture and science have been used to justify inequality. Dense but rewarding for older teens and adults committed to antiracist study.
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What’s the T?
What’s the T?
Regular price $12.99 USD
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What’s the T?
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Advice style guide for teens who are trans, nonbinary or questioning, covering language, coming out, dysphoria, healthcare and community. Written in a chatty affirming tone with realistic expectations.
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The Magic of Reality
The Magic of Reality
Regular price $9.90 USD
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The Magic of Reality
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Illustrated science book that explains natural phenomena like seasons, rainbows and evolution using evidence instead of myths. A good fit for secular families with curious older kids and teens.
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Queer, There, and Everywhere
Queer, There, and Everywhere
Regular price $8.99 USD
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Queer, There, and Everywhere
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A narrative nonfiction collection of short biographies about queer figures across history and cultures, written for teens and older tweens, ideal for weaving LGBTQ+ stories into history studies.
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Far, Far Away
Far, Far Away
Regular price $4.57 USD
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Far, Far Away
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Dark fairy tale style YA novel narrated by the ghost of Jacob Grimm, about a boy and girl in a small town and a sinister baker. Best for readers who like slow eerie stories.
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Non-Violent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg
Non-Violent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg
Regular price $19.95 USD
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Non-Violent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg
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Marshall Rosenberg’s book on nonviolent communication which teaches families practical skills for listening, expressing needs and resolving conflicts with more empathy and respect.
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The Demon-Haunted World
The Demon-Haunted World
Regular price $21.00 USD
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The Demon-Haunted World
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Carl Sagan’s classic introduction to scientific thinking and skepticism. Best for older teens and parents, it explores how to evaluate claims and why evidence based reasoning matters in everyday life.
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Building Houses out of Chicken Legs: Black Women, Food, and Power
Building Houses out of Chicken Legs: Black Women, Food, and Power
Regular price $37.44 USD
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Building Houses out of Chicken Legs: Black Women, Food, and Power
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Scholarly yet readable exploration of how Black women have used food work to create community, earn income and claim power. Great context for older teens studying US history, race and gender.
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The Incredible 5-Point Scale
The Incredible 5-Point Scale
Regular price $6.48 USD
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The Incredible 5-Point Scale
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A practical guide that uses a simple 5-point scale to help children understand their emotions and self-regulate. Often used with autistic or anxious kids to make big feelings more concrete.
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Don’t Forget to Write
Don’t Forget to Write
Regular price $12.89 USD
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Don’t Forget to Write
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Collection of creative writing lesson plans from 826 National’s youth writing centers. Offers quirky prompts and complete workshop plans families can adapt for elementary and teen writers at home.
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Maker Books — Kathy Ceceri
Maker Books — Kathy Ceceri
Regular price $5.08 USD
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Maker Books — Kathy Ceceri
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Series of DIY project books that teach electronics robotics crafts and STEM concepts through accessible builds using everyday materials. Great for hands on learners and family maker time.
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Heartstopper
Heartstopper
Regular price $14.99 USD
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Heartstopper
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Graphic novel series about two teen boys whose friendship grows into romance while they navigate school family and mental health. Best suited to older tweens and teens, families may want to preview.
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Gwen & Art Are Not in Love
Gwen & Art Are Not in Love
Regular price $5.38 USD
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Gwen & Art Are Not in Love
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YA fantasy romcom set in a quasi Arthurian world where Gwen and Art are betrothed but definitely not in love and queerness is central. Best for older teens.
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Kingfisher History Encyclopedia
Kingfisher History Encyclopedia
Regular price $34.99 USD
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Kingfisher History Encyclopedia
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Kingfisher History Encyclopedia is an illustrated world history reference for kids with short entries, timelines, and maps, handy as a spine text or quick reference alongside your main history curriculum.
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