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Twilight

by Stephenie Meyer

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Widely assigned — 3 curriculum lists · 3 states

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:Nebraska Golden Sower AwardKentucky Bluegrass AwardMountain Laurel Book Award (Pennsylvania)

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer is assigned in US schools at grades 9–12. 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 Twilight 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 9–12
Age range
Ages 14–17
Pages
498
Reading time
about 9h 10m (est.)
First published
2005
Genre
Graphic Novel
ISBN-13
9780316015844

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About this book

About three things I was absolutely positive. First, Edward was a vampire. Second, there was a part of him -- and I didn't know how dominant that part might be -- that thirsted for my blood. And third, I was unconditionally and irrevocably in love with him. When Isabella Swan moves to the gloomy town of Forks and meets the mysterious, alluring Edward Cullen, her life takes a thrilling and terrifying turn. With his porcelain skin, golden eyes, mesmerizing voice, and supernatural gifts, Edward is both irresistible and impenetrable.

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Why widely assigned

This Graphic Novel title, typically at grades 9–12. Written in the 2000s; pairs with curriculum units on series:luz_e_escuridão and series:twilight; cited across 3 curriculum frameworks.

Themes

series:luz_e_escuridão · series:twilight · new york times bestseller · nyt:series_books=2008-03-15

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Common questions

What grade level is Twilight?
Twilight is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades 9–12. 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 Twilight?
It takes about 9h 10m to read Twilight (498 pages) at an average adult reading pace of about 250 words per minute — roughly 550 minutes. Faster or slower readers will vary; the estimate is a planning guide for assigning the book.
What curricula assign Twilight?
Twilight appears on reading lists for Kentucky Bluegrass Award, Mountain Laurel Book Award (Pennsylvania), Nebraska Golden Sower Award. Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.
Is Twilight banned in schools?
Twilight 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 Twilight explore?
Central themes in Twilight include series:luz_e_escuridão, series:twilight, new york times bestseller, nyt:series_books=2008-03-15. 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 9–12 — 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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