What grade level is We Set the Dark on Fire?

We Set the Dark on Fire 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 We Set the Dark on Fire?

It takes about 5h 40m to read We Set the Dark on Fire (311 pages) at an average adult reading pace of about 250 words per minute — roughly 340 minutes. Faster or slower readers will vary; the estimate is a planning guide for assigning the book.

What curricula assign We Set the Dark on Fire?

We Set the Dark on Fire appears on reading lists for Young Reader's Choice Award (PNLA). Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.

Is We Set the Dark on Fire banned in schools?

We Set the Dark on Fire 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 Set the Dark on Fire

Name: We Set the Dark on Fire
Availability: InStock
Author: Tehlor Kay Mejia
ISBN: 9780062691330

by Tehlor Kay Mejia

Assigned across 1 curriculum list

We Set the Dark on Fire by Tehlor Kay Mejia is assigned in US schools at grades 9–12. It appears across 1 curriculum reference, sourced from state DOE pages and AP/IB/Common Core syllabi. Every citation below links to the primary source.

This page shows where We Set the Dark on Fire 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
Pages: 311
Reading time: about 5h 40m (est.)
First published: 2019
Genre: Children's
ISBN-13: 9780062691330

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About this book

“We Set the Dark on Fire burns bright. It will light the way for a new generation of rebels and lovers.” —NPR “Mejia pens a compelling, gripping story that mirrors real world issues of immigration and equality.” —Buzzfeed Five starred reviews!! In this daring and romantic fantasy debut perfect for fans of The Handmaid’s Tale and Latinx authors Zoraida Córdova and Anna-Marie McLemore, society wife-in-training Dani has a great awakening after being recruited by rebel spies and falling for her biggest rival. At the Medio School for Girls, distinguished young women are trained for one of two roles in their polarized society. Depending on her specialization, a graduate will one day run a husband’s household or raise his children. Both paths promise a life of comfort and luxury, far from the fre

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Why widely assigned

This Children's title, typically at grades 9–12. Written in the 2010s; cited across 1 curriculum framework.

Where this book is assigned

Young Reader's Choice Award (PNLA)

Common questions

What grade level is We Set the Dark on Fire?: We Set the Dark on Fire 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 We Set the Dark on Fire?: It takes about 5h 40m to read We Set the Dark on Fire (311 pages) at an average adult reading pace of about 250 words per minute — roughly 340 minutes. Faster or slower readers will vary; the estimate is a planning guide for assigning the book.
What curricula assign We Set the Dark on Fire?: We Set the Dark on Fire appears on reading lists for Young Reader's Choice Award (PNLA). Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.
Is We Set the Dark on Fire banned in schools?: We Set the Dark on Fire 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.

Why this book is on this list

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 1 curriculum on this site (see “Where assigned” above for primary-source links).
State-level evidence: Not yet documented in a state-level framework on this site.
Removal / banning records: No tracked removal or challenge records in cited sources.
Seasonal / contextual tags: Tagged for: read-aloud.