No Matter the Distance

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Why it is assigned

This middle grade novel in verse title is typically read at grades 4–6. Written in the 2020s; cited on the North Carolina Children's Book Award.

Where this book is recommended

• North Carolina Children's Book Award

  • recommended·4th grade · North Carolinasource: North Carolina Library Association, Children's Services Section — 2026 NC Children's Book Award annotated nominee lists (Picture Book K-3 · Junior Book 4-6)
  • recommended·5th grade · North Carolinasource: North Carolina Library Association, Children's Services Section — 2026 NC Children's Book Award annotated nominee lists (Picture Book K-3 · Junior Book 4-6)
  • recommended·6th grade · North Carolinasource: North Carolina Library Association, Children's Services Section — 2026 NC Children's Book Award annotated nominee lists (Picture Book K-3 · Junior Book 4-6)

Common questions

What grade level is No Matter the Distance?

No Matter the Distance is listed for grades 4–6. It appears on 1 state book-award list across 1 state. Exact placement varies by school and district.

How long does it take to read No Matter the Distance?

It takes about 6 hours to read No Matter the Distance (326 pages) at an average adult reading pace of about 250 words per minute — roughly 360 minutes. Faster or slower readers will vary; the estimate is a planning guide for assigning the book.

What curricula assign No Matter the Distance?

No Matter the Distance appears on reading lists for North Carolina Children's Book Award. Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.

Is No Matter the Distance banned in schools?

No Matter the Distance 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.