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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The Whispers
The Whispers
Regular price $8.99 USD
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The Whispers
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Middle grade novel about a boy searching for his missing mother while questioning his sexuality. Mixes mystery and magical realism with tender exploration of grief and identity.
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Girls Survive: Flor Fights Back
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Girls Survive: Flor Fights Back
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A historical fiction novel in the Girls Survive series that follows Flor during the Stonewall era, giving middle graders a personal window into LGBTQ+ history and resistance.
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Hello World!: A complete Python-based computer programming tutorial with fun illustrations, examples, and hand-on exercises
Regular price $28.99 USD
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Hello World!: A complete Python-based computer programming tutorial with fun illustrations, examples, and hand-on exercises
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A beginner friendly Python programming book with illustrations, examples and hands on exercises. Suitable for middle school and up, it walks learners through coding concepts step by step.
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Just Pretend
Just Pretend
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Just Pretend
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Just Pretend is a middle grade graphic memoir about family change, friendship, and using imagination and stories to cope, great for independent readers who enjoy realistic slice of life comics.
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Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World
Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World
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Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World
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Middle grade novel about a girl who loses her home in a tornado while quietly questioning her feelings for another girl. A tender story that opens space for conversations about identity.
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Tegan and Sara: Junior High
Tegan and Sara: Junior High
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Tegan and Sara: Junior High
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A middle-grade graphic novel about twin sisters navigating friendship, identity, and the ups and downs of starting junior high. Works well as a discussion springboard for tweens about feelings and change.
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Human Body Theater
Human Body Theater
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Human Body Theater
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Graphic novel style tour of the human body where organs and systems perform onstage to explain how everything works. Engaging resource for upper elementary and middle school anatomy studies.
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Camp
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Camp
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Graphic novel about summer camp friendships and the ups and downs of growing independence. Relatable for tweens navigating social dynamics and a light addition to independent reading lists.
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Camp Quiltbag
Camp Quiltbag
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Camp Quiltbag
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A middle‑grade novel about two queer kids finding friendship and community at a summer camp, offering affirming representation and themes of identity, bravery, and belonging.
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Big Fat Science Notebook
Big Fat Science Notebook
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Big Fat Science Notebook
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A colorful middle school science reference that summarizes key concepts, diagrams and vocabulary in friendly notes. It works well for review, test prep or independent reading.
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You Know, Sex: Bodies, Gender, Puberty, and Other Things
You Know, Sex: Bodies, Gender, Puberty, and Other Things
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You Know, Sex: Bodies, Gender, Puberty, and Other Things
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Comprehensive queer inclusive sex education book for older tweens and teens covering bodies, consent, relationships, pleasure and safety. Designed to be read slowly with room for questions, not rushed through.
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Too Bright to See
Too Bright to See
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Too Bright to See
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Haunting middle grade story about Bug, a kid grieving an uncle and discovering his trans identity. Combines ghost story atmosphere with a gentle, affirming coming out journey.
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You-ology
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You-ology
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Inclusive puberty guide from pediatric experts that explains body changes, emotions and relationships for all genders. Clear diagrams and Q and A style sections help tweens get reliable answers to common questions.
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Mary and the Trail of Tears
Mary and the Trail of Tears
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Mary and the Trail of Tears
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Middle grade historical novel that follows a young Cherokee girl forced from her home during the Trail of Tears. A powerful read aloud for learning about resilience justice and United States history.
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Renegade Girls
Renegade Girls
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Renegade Girls
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A middle-grade adventure series about a group of girls who love tinkering and engineering, blending friendship stories with STEM challenges that can inspire real-life making and problem solving.
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Twelfth
Twelfth
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Twelfth
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Mystery set at a summer theater camp where a hidden message in a production of Twelfth Night sends two girls digging into queer history and camp secrets. A good pick for theater loving tweens.
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Bird Brain
Bird Brain
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Bird Brain
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Middle grade novel about a girl whose life changes when she begins caring for a rescue parrot. Combines humor family drama and animal care themes that appeal to tweens.
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The Incredible 5-Point Scale
The Incredible 5-Point Scale
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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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Rick Riordan Presents
Rick Riordan Presents
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Rick Riordan Presents
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A publishing imprint curated by Rick Riordan that features diverse middle-grade fantasy adventures based on world mythologies, offering fast-paced stories with protagonists from many cultures.
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Don’t Want to Be Your Monster
Don’t Want to Be Your Monster
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Don’t Want to Be Your Monster
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Middle-grade novel that mixes vampires and family secrets with themes of prejudice and belonging, great for kids who like spooky stories with meaningful emotional arcs.
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Who Was / What Was
Who Was / What Was
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Who Was / What Was
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A popular biography and history series for children that introduces important people, events and landmarks in accessible chapter books. Great for independent reading, reports and building background knowledge.
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Don’t Forget to Write
Don’t Forget to Write
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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
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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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A Kid’s Guide Series
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A Kid’s Guide Series
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Nonfiction series that gives middle grade readers accessible introductions to topics like politics, social justice and world cultures. Each volume blends clear explanations, timelines, activities and profiles of key people.
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