What grade level is We Are Definitely Human?

We Are Definitely Human is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades K–1. 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 We Are Definitely Human?

It takes about 30 minutes to read We Are Definitely Human (28 pages) at an average adult reading pace of about 250 words per minute — roughly 30 minutes. Faster or slower readers will vary; the estimate is a planning guide for assigning the book.

What curricula assign We Are Definitely Human?

We Are Definitely Human appears on reading lists for Great Lakes Great Books Award. Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.

Is We Are Definitely Human banned in schools?

We Are Definitely Human 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.

We Are Definitely Human

Name: We Are Definitely Human
Availability: InStock
Author: X. Fang
ISBN: 9781774882030

by X. Fang

Assigned across 1 curriculum list · 1 state

On reading-award lists:Great Lakes Great Books Award

We Are Definitely Human by X. Fang is assigned in US schools at grades k–1. 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 We Are Definitely Human 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 K–1
Pages: 28
Reading time: about 30 minutes (est.)
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN-13: 9781774882030

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About this book

WINNER of the Ezra Jack Keats Best New Illustrator Award • An American Library Association Notable Children's Book A hilarious alien invasion story with a feel-good message about what it means to be human. Perfect for earthlings of all ages. When three mysterious visitors from "Europe" crash-land in Mr. Li's field, he does what any good host would: he invites them back to his farmhouse and offers to help fix up their "car". No, there's nothing strange about these guests at all. Just like other humans, they "make business", "play sportsball" and "wear hat". As the townsfolk also come to the aid of the visitors and the gathering turns into a little party, interplanetary relations reach an all-time high. A sweetly funny extraterrestrial offering that explores surprising acts of kindness and a

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Why widely assigned

This Juvenile Fiction title, typically at grades k–1. Published in the canon; cited across 1 curriculum framework.

Where this book is assigned

Great Lakes Great Books Award
- recommended·Kindergarten grade · Michigan source: Michigan Reading Association — Great Lakes Great Books Award 2025-26 WINNER (official GLGBA winner press release, announced March 7, 2026 at the MRA Annual Conference) — K-1 division
- recommended·1st grade · Michigan source: Michigan Reading Association — Great Lakes Great Books Award 2025-26 WINNER (official GLGBA winner press release, announced March 7, 2026 at the MRA Annual Conference) — K-1 division

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What grade level is We Are Definitely Human?: We Are Definitely Human is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades K–1. 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 We Are Definitely Human?: It takes about 30 minutes to read We Are Definitely Human (28 pages) at an average adult reading pace of about 250 words per minute — roughly 30 minutes. Faster or slower readers will vary; the estimate is a planning guide for assigning the book.
What curricula assign We Are Definitely Human?: We Are Definitely Human appears on reading lists for Great Lakes Great Books Award. Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.
Is We Are Definitely Human banned in schools?: We Are Definitely Human 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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Lexile measure: Not classified — this book has no published Lexile measure.
Grade band: Grades K–1 — 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.