2026-2027 Books for Ages 11-12
Expertly curated by the team at Brave Writer
Each month highlights a different genre
A mix of bestsellers, family favorites, award winners and classics
Focused on exposing readers to a variety of styles
Our tween groups follow the book selections from Brave Writer’s Arrow Program
The books include:
October - The Penderwicks by Jeanne Birdsall
November - The Nine Moons of Han Yu and Luli by Karina Yan Glasser
December - Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan
January - My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George
February - The Phamtom Tollbooth by Norton Juster
March - Elijah of Buxton by Christopher Paul Curtis
April - The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill
May - Fallout by Steve Sheinkin
June - Chronicles of Whetherwhy: The Age of Enchantment by Anna James