Andre Norton Award for Middle Grade & Young Adult Fiction
Andre Norton Award for Middle Grade & Young Adult Fiction references 15 books assigned across applicable K-12 grade levels in US schools. The Andre Norton Nebula Award for Middle Grade and Young Adult Fiction, presented annually since 2005 by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA), honors outstanding science fiction and fantasy written for younger readers. Named for the pioneering author Andre Norton, its winners and finalists represent the best speculative fiction for middle grade and young adult readers.
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15 books referenced
Bone GapLaura Ruby- Harry Potter and the Deathly HallowsJ. K. Rowling
- Life as We Knew ItSusan Beth Pfeffer
PuzzleheartJenn Reese
Sal and Gabi Break the UniverseCarlos Hernandez- SeraphinaRachel Hartman
- Seriously WickedTina Connolly
Ship BreakerPaolo Bacigalupi
Sunrise on the ReapingSuzanne Collins
The Girl Who Drank the MoonKelly Barnhill- The Girl of Fire and Thorns StoriesRae Carson
- The Lie TreeFrances Hardinge
- The Lion Hunters NovelsElizabeth Wein
- The True Meaning of SmekdayAdam Rex
When You Reach MeRebecca Stead · 750L
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Frequently asked questions
What books does Andre Norton Award for Middle Grade & Young Adult Fiction include?
15 books are referenced by Andre Norton Award for Middle Grade & Young Adult Fiction across applicable K-12 grade levels. Each book page cites the primary source assignment (the official curriculum standard, exemplar list, or syllabus where the title appears).
What grades does Andre Norton Award for Middle Grade & Young Adult Fiction cover?
Andre Norton Award for Middle Grade & Young Adult Fiction is a reading-program curriculum spanning applicable K-12 grade levels via the standards framework. Browse by grade using the grade-filter links on this page or visit /grade for the full grade index across all curricula.
Where does Andre Norton Award for Middle Grade & Young Adult Fiction data come from?
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Is Andre Norton Award for Middle Grade & Young Adult Fiction required reading?
Andre Norton Award for Middle Grade & Young Adult Fiction provides recommended exemplars + assignments — adoption varies by district and teacher. Always check with your school's English department for the specific required vs recommended list at your grade level.