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Stargirl

by Jerry Spinelli

Widely assigned — 3 curriculum lists · 3 states

On reading-award lists:Charlotte AwardGrand Canyon Reader Award (Arizona) — formerly the Arizona Young Readers AwardYoung Hoosier Book Award

Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli is assigned in US schools at grades 6–9. It appears across 3 curriculum references and 3 states, sourced from state DOE pages and AP/IB/Common Core syllabi. Every citation below links to the primary source.

This page shows where Stargirl 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 6–9
Age range
Ages 11–14
First published
2001
Genre
Realistic Fiction
ISBN-13
9780375890024

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About this book

ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE’S 100 BEST YA BOOKS OF ALL TIME • NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A PARADE BEST KIDS BOOK OF ALL TIME A modern-day classic from Newbery Medalist Jerry Spinelli, this beloved celebration of individuality is now an original movie on Disney+! Stargirl. From the day she arrives at quiet Mica High in a burst of color and sound, the hallways hum with the murmur of “Stargirl, Stargirl.” She captures Leo Borlock’ s heart with just one smile. She sparks a school-spirit revolution with just one cheer. The students of Mica High are enchanted. At first. Then they turn on her.

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Why widely assigned

This Realistic Fiction title, typically at grades 6–9. Written in the 2000s; pairs with curriculum units on individuality and conformity; cited across 3 curriculum frameworks.

Themes

individuality · conformity · first love

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Common questions

What grade level is Stargirl?
Stargirl is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades 6–9. Specific grade placement varies by curriculum — AP Literature and IB English Literature typically use it in grades 11-12.
What curricula assign Stargirl?
Stargirl appears on reading lists for Charlotte Award, Grand Canyon Reader Award (Arizona) — formerly the Arizona Young Readers Award, Young Hoosier Book Award. Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.
Is Stargirl banned in schools?
Stargirl 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 Stargirl explore?
Central themes in Stargirl include individuality, conformity, first love. These themes match how the book is discussed in most curriculum guides and AP Literature prompts.

Why this book is on this list

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 6–9 — drawn from state ELA frameworks and AP/IB syllabi citing this book.
Curriculum alignment
Cited in 3 curricula on this site (see “Where assigned” above for primary-source links).
State-level evidence
Cited in 3 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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