2026-2027 Books for Ages 13+
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 teen groups follow the book selections from Brave Writer’s Boomerang Program
The books include:
October - Beowulf translated by Seamus Heaney
November - Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
December - Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
January - Great Speeches of the 20th Century edited by Bob Blaidsdell
February - The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros
March - The Swans of Harlem by Karen Valby (Adapted for Young Adults)
April - 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne
May - To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
June - The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown