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So B. It

by Sarah Weeks

Among the most widely assigned — 6 curriculum lists · 6 states

On reading-award lists:William Allen White Children's Book AwardLouisiana Young Readers' Choice Award (Louisiana Readers' Choice Awards), Grades 3-5 & Grades 6-8 divisionsLand of Enchantment Book AwardKentucky Bluegrass Award (KBA)+2 more

So B. It by Sarah Weeks is assigned in US schools at grades 5–8. It appears across 6 curriculum references and 6 states, sourced from state DOE pages and AP/IB/Common Core syllabi. Every citation below links to the primary source.

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

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Grade range
Grades 5–8
Age range
Ages 10–14
First published
2009
Genre
Realistic Fiction
ISBN-13
9780061978777

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About this book

Heidi travels across the country to uncover the meaning of a mysterious word her disabled mother says — and the secret of her own past. (Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award winner.)

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Why widely assigned

This Realistic Fiction title, typically at grades 5–8. Written in the 2000s; pairs with curriculum units on family and identity; cited across 6 curriculum frameworks.

Themes

family · identity · journey

Where this book is assigned

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Common questions

What grade level is So B. It?
So B. It is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades 5–8. Specific grade placement varies by curriculum — AP Literature and IB English Literature typically use it in grades 11-12.
What curricula assign So B. It?
So B. It appears on reading lists for Kentucky Bluegrass Award (KBA), Land of Enchantment Book Award, Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award (Louisiana Readers' Choice Awards), Grades 3-5 & Grades 6-8 divisions, and 3 others. Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.
Is So B. It banned in schools?
So B. It 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.
What themes does So B. It explore?
Central themes in So B. It include family, identity, journey. These themes match how the book is discussed in most curriculum guides and AP Literature prompts.

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How we classify

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 5–8 — drawn from state ELA frameworks and AP/IB syllabi citing this book.
Curriculum alignment
Cited in 6 curricula on this site (see “Where assigned” above for primary-source links).
State-level evidence
Cited in 6 states ELA frameworks or DOE list (see citations above).
Removal / banning records
No tracked removal or challenge records in cited sources.
Seasonal / contextual tags
Tagged for: book-club.

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