What grade level is Let the Circle Be Unbroken?

Let the Circle Be Unbroken is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades 4–8. Specific grade placement varies by curriculum — AP Literature and IB English Literature typically use it in grades 11-12.

How long does it take to read Let the Circle Be Unbroken?

It takes about 7h 20m to read Let the Circle Be Unbroken (402 pages) at an average adult reading pace of about 250 words per minute — roughly 440 minutes. Faster or slower readers will vary; the estimate is a planning guide for assigning the book.

What curricula assign Let the Circle Be Unbroken?

Let the Circle Be Unbroken appears on reading lists for Coretta Scott King Author Award. Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.

Is Let the Circle Be Unbroken banned in schools?

Let the Circle Be Unbroken does not appear in PEN America's Index of School Book Bans 2022-2024. No documented multi-district removals on record, but individual districts may challenge titles locally.

Let the Circle Be Unbroken

Name: Let the Circle Be Unbroken
Availability: InStock
Author: Mildred D. Taylor
ISBN: 9781101657997

by Mildred D. Taylor

Assigned across 1 curriculum list

Let the Circle Be Unbroken by Mildred D. Taylor is assigned in US schools at grades 4–8. It appears across 1 curriculum reference, sourced from state DOE pages and AP/IB/Common Core syllabi. Every citation below links to the primary source.

This page shows where Let the Circle Be Unbroken is assigned in US schools — curricula, states, grades, and the primary-source citations behind each placement. Not a summary or study guide.

Grade range: Grades 4–8
Pages: 402
Reading time: about 7h 20m (est.)
First published: 1981
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN-13: 9781101657997

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About this book

"This dramatic sequel to Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry is a powerful novel . . .capable of touching readers of any age." --The Christian Science Monitor

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Why widely assigned

This Juvenile Fiction title, typically at grades 4–8. Written in the 1980s; cited across 1 curriculum framework.

Where this book is assigned

Coretta Scott King Author Award

Common questions

What grade level is Let the Circle Be Unbroken?: Let the Circle Be Unbroken is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades 4–8. Specific grade placement varies by curriculum — AP Literature and IB English Literature typically use it in grades 11-12.
How long does it take to read Let the Circle Be Unbroken?: It takes about 7h 20m to read Let the Circle Be Unbroken (402 pages) at an average adult reading pace of about 250 words per minute — roughly 440 minutes. Faster or slower readers will vary; the estimate is a planning guide for assigning the book.
What curricula assign Let the Circle Be Unbroken?: Let the Circle Be Unbroken appears on reading lists for Coretta Scott King Author Award. Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.
Is Let the Circle Be Unbroken banned in schools?: Let the Circle Be Unbroken does not appear in PEN America's Index of School Book Bans 2022-2024. No documented multi-district removals on record, but individual districts may challenge titles locally.

Why this book is on this list

Each dimension below is sourced from a public reference. The full framework is documented on the classification standard page.

Lexile measure: Not classified — this book has no published Lexile measure.
Grade band: Grades 4–8 — drawn from state ELA frameworks and AP/IB syllabi citing this book.
Curriculum alignment: Cited in 1 curriculum on this site (see “Where assigned” above for primary-source links).
State-level evidence: Not yet documented in a state-level framework on this site.
Removal / banning records: No tracked removal or challenge records in cited sources.
Seasonal / contextual tags: Tagged for: award-winner.