9th grade books about Interpersonal Relations
6 books commonly assigned to 9th grade students explore interpersonal relations— every title’s grade range covers 9th 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 6 titles are cited by at least one US curriculum or award list for 9th grade, first published between 1993 and 2017. The most widely cited at this grade is Impulse by Ellen Hopkins (2 lists). Themes these books most often share besides interpersonal relations: conduct of life (2).
6 9th grade books about interpersonal relations
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Impulse
Ellen HopkinsCited in 2 curricula across 2 states, taught from grade 9 to 12. Also covers suicide, psychiatric hospitals and mental illness.
All We Have Left
Wendy MillsCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 9 to 12. Also covers romance fiction, conduct of life and muslims.
Ironman
Chris CrutcherCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 9 to 12. Also covers fathers and sons, fathers and sons in fiction, interpersonal relations in fiction.
Night Hoops
Carl DeukerCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 6 to 9. Also covers basketball, divorce and behavior.
Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes
Chris CrutcherCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 9 to 12. Also covers conduct of life, high schools and schools.
What it Means When a Man Falls from the Sky
Lesley Nneka ArimahCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 9 to 10.
Interpersonal Relations books at other grades
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Other 9th grade themes
Identity · Family · Friendship · Survival · Courage · Coming of Age · Power · Justice
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Frequently asked questions
What interpersonal relations books are good for 9th grade students?
6 books exploring interpersonal relations have a grade range that covers 9th 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 interpersonal relations books grade-appropriate for 9th grade?
Every title's grade range covers 9th grade, so each is age-appropriate by curriculum placement. Check each book's themes and content notes before assigning.
How many interpersonal relations books are on the 9th grade list?
This page lists 6 9th grade titles about interpersonal relations, 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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