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The Library of Ever

by Zeno Alexander

Assigned across 1 curriculum list · 1 state

Grade placement varies by school — the median assigned book spans 4 grade levels (83% span three or more, across 13,258 source-cited assignments).

On reading-award lists:Blue Hen Book Award (Delaware Library Association, Youth Services Division) — Middle Readers division

The Library of Ever by Zeno Alexander is assigned in US schools at grades 3–8. It appears across 1 curriculum reference and 1 state, sourced from state DOE pages and AP/IB/Common Core syllabi. Every citation below links to the primary source.

This page shows where The Library of Ever 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 3–8
Age range
Ages 8–13
Pages
103
Reading time
about 1h 55m (est.)
First published
2019
Genre
Realistic Fiction
ISBN-13
9781250169167

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About this book

"A total delight," this middle grade adventure travels across time and space as a young girl becomes a warrior for the forces of knowledge (Wendy Mass, New York Times–bestselling author). Lenora is having a very frustrating summer while her parents have adventures around the globe—until she discovers a strange doorway in her local library. It leads to the Library—the ultimate library, filled with all the knowledge of the universe. And Lenora steps right up to become its newest apprentice librarian.

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Why widely assigned

This Realistic Fiction title, typically at grades 3–8. Written in the 2010s; cited across 1 curriculum framework.

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Common questions

What grade level is The Library of Ever?
The Library of Ever is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades 3–8. 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 The Library of Ever?
It takes about 1h 55m to read The Library of Ever (103 pages) at an average adult reading pace of about 250 words per minute — roughly 115 minutes. Faster or slower readers will vary; the estimate is a planning guide for assigning the book.
What curricula assign The Library of Ever?
The Library of Ever appears on reading lists for Blue Hen Book Award (Delaware Library Association, Youth Services Division) — Middle Readers division. Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.
Is The Library of Ever banned in schools?
The Library of Ever 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.

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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 3–8 — 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
Cited in 1 state ELA framework 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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