Books for 6th Grade

Our Books for 6th Grade collection showcases titles that tend to resonate with readers around ages 11–12 as they transition into middle school. Homeschoolers, afterschooling families, and caregivers will find vetted, secular fiction and nonfiction across genres—fantasy, adventure, realistic fiction, historical fiction, science writing, biographies, and more. Every book is reviewed for literary quality, age-appropriateness, and inclusive representation, with attention to varying maturity and reading levels. Use the filters to sort by genre, subject connection (science, history, social-emotional themes), reading level, and topics such as friendship, identity, resilience, or justice. You can also filter for high-interest or audio-friendly picks that often work well for ADHD or dyslexic readers. Many families anchor sixth grade language arts or independent reading around choices from this collection. If you’re unsure which books will both stretch and delight your reader, Modulo’s AI learning concierge can help you curate a list tailored to your child.

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Usborne World History
Usborne World History
Regular price $25.00 USD
World History Reference
Usborne World History
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A richly illustrated reference book surveying major civilizations and events.
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A Street Through Time
A Street Through Time
Regular price $12.00 USD
History Timeline Book
A Street Through Time
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Illustrated timeline style book showing one street through history.
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Pauli Murray: The Life of a Pioneering Feminist & Civil Rights Activist
Pauli Murray: The Life of a Pioneering Feminist & Civil Rights Activist
Regular price $18.99 USD
Picture Book / Biography
Pauli Murray: The Life of a Pioneering Feminist & Civil Rights Activist
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A picture book biography of Pauli Murray, a pioneering feminist and civil rights activist. Highlights their work challenging discrimination and expanding civil rights in the United States.
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Stonewall: A Building, an Uprising
Stonewall: A Building, an Uprising
Regular price $18.99 USD
Picture Book
Stonewall: A Building, an Uprising
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A picture book history of the Stonewall Inn and the uprising linked to it. Introduces children to LGBTQ civil rights history in an age appropriate way.
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Out of Left Field
Regular price $7.99 USD
Girls’ Baseball MG Novel
Out of Left Field
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Middle grade historical novel about a girl pitcher challenging Little League rules.
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The Civil War of Amos Abernathy
The Civil War of Amos Abernathy
Regular price $7.99 USD
Queer Civil War MG Novel
The Civil War of Amos Abernathy
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Middle grade novel about a history obsessed boy volunteering at a living history museum who uncovers stories of queer people in the Civil War era. Blends friendship, activism and heartfelt letters.
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Michelle Mitchell’s Books on Puberty
Michelle Mitchell’s Books on Puberty
Regular price $25.00 USD
Mitchell Puberty Guides
Michelle Mitchell’s Books on Puberty
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Michelle Mitchell’s Books on Puberty for tweens explaining changes and emotions.
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Celebrate Your Body
Celebrate Your Body
Regular price $8.00 USD
Puberty Guide for Girls
Celebrate Your Body
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A puberty guide for girls that explains body changes and emotions.
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For Goodness Sex
For Goodness Sex
Regular price $18.99 USD
Values-Based Sex Ed Guide
For Goodness Sex
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Sex education guide for parents and educators that centers values like honesty, justice and care instead of shame. Offers conversation starters and classroom style activities you can adapt at home.
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Winnie Nash is Not Your Sunshine
Winnie Nash is Not Your Sunshine
Regular price $10.00 USD
Queer Grief MG Novel
Winnie Nash is Not Your Sunshine
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Contemporary middle grade novel about grief, mental health and queer identity at the Jersey shore.
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How to Survive Middle School
How to Survive Middle School
Regular price $4.00 USD
Resource (Book / Video Series)
How to Survive Middle School
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A humorous book and video series that speaks directly to tweens about middle school life. Covers friendships, school stress and growing up with honesty and reassurance.
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Like That Eleanor: The Amazing Power of Being an Ally
Like That Eleanor: The Amazing Power of Being an Ally
Regular price $17.00 USD
Allyship Picture Book
Like That Eleanor: The Amazing Power of Being an Ally
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Picture book that follows Eleanor as she learns to notice exclusion and be an ally.
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Coding Games in Scratch
Coding Games in Scratch
Regular price $19.99 USD
Scratch Coding Book
Coding Games in Scratch
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Coding Games in Scratch is a step by step book teaching kids to build games.
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Uncovering the Logic of English
Uncovering the Logic of English
Regular price $14.99 USD
Structured Literacy Guide
Uncovering the Logic of English
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Parent teacher guidebook that explains phonograms and spelling rules behind English.
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Jamie
Regular price $9.99 USD
Middle-Grade Novel
Jamie
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Jamie is a middle grade contemporary novel about a nonbinary kid navigating school, friendships, and identity, helpful for families wanting stories that normalize diverse gender experiences.
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The Witch Boy
The Witch Boy
Regular price $4.00 USD
Graphic Novel
The Witch Boy
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The Witch Boy is a popular middle grade graphic novel about a boy in a magical family who wants to be a witch, perfect for discussing gender roles, expectations, and being true to yourself.
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The Deep & Dark Blue
The Deep & Dark Blue
Regular price $3.00 USD
Graphic Novel
The Deep & Dark Blue
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The Deep & Dark Blue is a middle grade fantasy graphic novel about twins caught in political upheaval and a character exploring a new gender identity, helpful for gentle conversations about change and belonging.
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Santa’s Husband
Santa’s Husband
Regular price $13.59 USD
Queer Santa Picture Book
Santa’s Husband
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Picture book that imagines Santa as a Black man married to his helpful husband.
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Tegan and Sara: Crush
Regular price $14.99 USD
Tween Identity Graphic Novel
Tegan and Sara: Crush
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A follow-up middle-grade graphic novel about twin sisters managing friendships, crushes, and identity.
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The Golden Hour
Regular price $13.00 USD
Graphic Novel
The Golden Hour
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The Golden Hour is a contemporary middle grade graphic novel about anxiety after a traumatic event, friendship, and creativity, offering a sensitive way to talk about mental health and supportive peers.
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Paranorthern
Paranorthern
Regular price $12.99 USD
Graphic Novel
Paranorthern
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Paranorthern is a humorous fantasy graphic novel about a witchy teen, monsters, and anxiety, giving middle grade readers a fun way to explore big feelings within a spooky but ultimately warm adventure.
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Garlic and the Vampire
Garlic and the Vampire
Regular price $10.99 USD
Gentle Spooky Graphic Novel
Garlic and the Vampire
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Sweetly illustrated graphic novel about a shy garlic girl who faces her fears and meets a mysterious vampire.
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And Tango Makes Three
And Tango Makes Three
Regular price $12.00 USD
Family Diversity Picture Book
And Tango Makes Three
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Picture book based on the true story of two male penguins raising a chick, introducing themes of family diversity and love in a gentle, age-appropriate way.
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Jo: An Adaptation of Little Women (Sort Of)
Jo: An Adaptation of Little Women (Sort Of)
Regular price $8.99 USD
Little Women Graphic Retelling
Jo: An Adaptation of Little Women (Sort Of)
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Contemporary graphic novel inspired by Little Women that follows Jo as an aspiring writer navigating family friendship and identity.
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