Books for 8th Grade

Our Books for 8th Grade collection features stories and nonfiction that meet readers around ages 13–14 as they explore more complex plots and themes. Homeschoolers, afterschooling families, and caregivers will find vetted, secular titles including contemporary and historical fiction, fantasy, sci-fi, memoir, and narrative nonfiction. Every book is reviewed for literary quality, age-appropriateness, and inclusive representation, with guidance on intense content so you can choose what fits your family. Use the filters to explore by genre, subject connection (history, science, social issues), reading level, and themes like identity, friendship, justice, and mental health. You can also filter for audio-friendly or high-interest picks that often support ADHD or dyslexic readers. Many families center eighth grade language arts around selections from this collection. If you’re unsure which books will both challenge and support your reader, Modulo’s AI learning concierge can help you curate a thoughtful list.

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Spilling Ink
Spilling Ink
Regular price $12.99 USD
Kids’ Writing Handbook
Spilling Ink
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Friendly writing handbook for kids and tweens that offers concrete tips on finding ideas, creating characters and revising stories. Short chapters and exercises make it easy to use as a mini writing curriculum.
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Usborne Coding for Beginners (3-Book Set)
Usborne Coding for Beginners (3-Book Set)
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Beginner Coding Books
Usborne Coding for Beginners (3-Book Set)
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A set of beginner-friendly coding books introducing key concepts via projects.
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One Last Word: Wisdom from the Harlem Renaissance
One Last Word: Wisdom from the Harlem Renaissance
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Black Poetry Collection
One Last Word: Wisdom from the Harlem Renaissance
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Poetry collection by Nikki Grimes pairing Harlem Renaissance poems with new Golden Shovel poems.
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The Queens’ English
The Queens’ English
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The Queens’ English
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Queer inclusive dictionary that explains slang, identity terms and historical phrases used across LGBTQ communities. Handy reference for parents and teens navigating evolving language with respect.
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All’s Fair in Love and Field Hockey
All’s Fair in Love and Field Hockey
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All’s Fair in Love and Field Hockey
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Sports-themed middle-grade or young adult novel where field hockey, competition and crushes intertwine, appealing to readers who enjoy team dynamics and gentle romance.
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The Human Odyssey
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The Human Odyssey
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The Human Odyssey is a narrative style world history textbook series that traces human civilization from prehistory onward, with readings and discussion questions suited to middle and high school homeschoolers.
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How to Be Good at English Language Arts
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How to Be Good at English Language Arts
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Visual DK reference that breaks down grammar, reading and writing skills with diagrams, examples and practice. Handy as a colorful supplement for roughly grades four and up.
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Python for Kids: A Playful Introduction To Programming
Python for Kids: A Playful Introduction To Programming
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Python for Kids: A Playful Introduction To Programming
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Python for Kids: A Playful Introduction To Programming is a beginner friendly coding book that walks kids through Python basics using games and fun challenges ideal for independent learners and parent led study.
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Python for Kids
Python for Kids
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Python for Kids
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Python for Kids introduces programming through clear explanations and playful examples written for upper elementary and middle school learners. Step by step projects help kids build real programs while practicing problem solving.
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Teach Your Kids to Code
Teach Your Kids to Code
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Teach Your Kids to Code
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Parent friendly guide to teaching kids basic programming with Python. Short projects, games and puzzles build skills in logic and problem solving while you learn coding side by side.
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Artie and the Wolf Moon
Artie and the Wolf Moon
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Artie and the Wolf Moon
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Artie and the Wolf Moon is a graphic novel about a Black tween who discovers her family are werewolves. It mixes supernatural adventure with themes of family history identity and courage.
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Geography Through Art
Geography Through Art
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Geography Through Art
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Geography Through Art is a hands on book that teaches world geography through drawing painting and craft projects. Families explore cultures landmarks and maps while creating art that reinforces global awareness.
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Natural Speller
Natural Speller
Regular price $25.00 USD
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Natural Speller
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Homeschool friendly reference book that outlines a flexible spelling program organized by phonics patterns and word lists so parents can design simple lessons for multiple ages.
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The Gender Binary Is a Big Lie
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The Gender Binary Is a Big Lie
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Short book from a Unitarian Universalist perspective explaining why gender is more complex than simply male or female. Offers stories and metaphors to help families talk about nonbinary identities.
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A School Like Mine
A School Like Mine
Regular price $28.00 USD
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A School Like Mine
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Nonfiction book from DK that profiles children around the world and their schools using photographs and short texts. Helps kids compare their own routines with classmates in different cultures.
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Rainbows, Unicorns, and Triangles
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Rainbows, Unicorns, and Triangles
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Illustrated guide to LGBTQIA2S plus symbols and codes used throughout history, from flowers and jewelry to flags. Written for children and families, it makes queer culture visible and sparks discussion.
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MAKE: Electronics
MAKE: Electronics
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MAKE: Electronics
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Step-by-step project book that introduces components, circuits and troubleshooting through safe, hands-on experiments, helping teens and adults build real confidence with practical electronics.
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Student’s Friend Concise World History
Student’s Friend Concise World History
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Student’s Friend Concise World History
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A concise world history text designed to replace bulky textbooks with clear summaries and primary source excerpts. It helps teens see big historical themes while reducing reading overload.
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Ring of Solomon
Ring of Solomon
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Ring of Solomon
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Ring of Solomon is a fantasy novel in the Bartimaeus sequence set in ancient Jerusalem, mixing sharp humor, magic, and adventure, great for advanced middle school readers.
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Anne of West Philly: A Modern Graphic Retelling of Anne of Green Gables
Anne of West Philly: A Modern Graphic Retelling of Anne of Green Gables
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Anne of West Philly: A Modern Graphic Retelling of Anne of Green Gables
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Graphic novel that reimagines Anne of Green Gables in contemporary West Philadelphia with updated themes and diverse characters. A fun way for tweens to connect with a classic story in a new setting.
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From Prejudice to Pride
From Prejudice to Pride
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From Prejudice to Pride
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Nonfiction book tracing the history of LGBTQ rights movements, written for teens. Combines timelines, photos and personal stories to show how activism and public attitudes have changed over time.
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This Is Our Rainbow
This Is Our Rainbow
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This Is Our Rainbow
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Anthology of middle grade short stories featuring LGBTQ characters across many genres and identities. Great as a read aloud sampler for kids ready for more inclusive representation.
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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
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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
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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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