11th grade books about Suicide
4 books commonly assigned to 11th grade students explore suicide— every title’s grade range covers 11th grade, so each is grade-appropriate by curriculum placement. Each links to its reading level, themes, and the curricula that cite it.
What this list holds: All 4 titles are cited by at least one US curriculum or award list for 11th grade, first published between 1975 and 2007.
4 11th grade books about suicide
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Impulse
Ellen HopkinsCited in 2 curricula across 2 states, taught from grade 9 to 12. Also covers psychiatric hospitals, mental illness and interpersonal relations.
The Face at the Edge of the World
Eve BuntingCited in 2 curricula across 2 states, taught from grade 9 to 12. Also covers african americans.
Thirteen Reasons Why
Jay AsherCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 9 to 12. Also covers mystery and schools in fiction.
Death and the King's Horseman
Wole SoyinkaCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 11 to 12. Also covers drama, yoruba (african people) and prevention.
Suicide books at other grades
Other 11th grade themes
Identity · Family · Friendship · Survival · Power · Love · Coming of Age · Death
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Frequently asked questions
What suicide books are good for 11th grade students?
4 books exploring suicide have a grade range that covers 11th grade and are assigned across US-school curricula — Common Core exemplars, AP, IB, Cambridge, and state ELA standards. Each title on this page links to its full curriculum citations and reading level.
Are these suicide books grade-appropriate for 11th grade?
Every title's grade range covers 11th grade, so each is age-appropriate by curriculum placement. Check each book's themes and content notes before assigning.
How many suicide books are on the 11th grade list?
This page lists 4 11th grade titles about suicide, ordered by how many US curricula cite each one for this grade (ties alphabetical). The list expands as more curriculum references are verified.
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