# Books like The Words We Keep

**10** books similar to *The Words We Keep* by Erin Stewart, matched on shared themes, shared award lists, genre, and reading level. Every pick is grade-appropriate (a reading-level match, not just a topical one) and links to where it is assigned in US schools.

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## Similar books

- [Chronically Dolores](https://readinglist.school/book/chronically-dolores) by Maya Van Wagenen _(Grades 8–12)_ — Both on the Schneider Family Book Award list, overlapping grades (8–12), and the same era (2020s).
- [Forever Is Now](https://readinglist.school/book/forever-is-now) by Mariama J. Lockington _(Grades 8–12)_ — Both on the Schneider Family Book Award list, overlapping grades (8–12), and the same era (2020s).
- [The Words in My Hands](https://readinglist.school/book/the-words-in-my-hands) by Asphyxia _(Grades 8–12)_ — Both on the Schneider Family Book Award list, overlapping grades (8–12), and the same era (2020s).
- [This Is My Brain in Love](https://readinglist.school/book/this-is-my-brain-in-love) by I. W. Gregorio _(Grades 9–12)_ — Both on the Schneider Family Book Award list, overlapping grades (9–12), and the same era (2020s).
- [A Mango-Shaped Space](https://readinglist.school/book/a-mango-shaped-space) by Wendy Mass _(Grades 5–8)_ — Both on the Schneider Family Book Award list and overlapping grades (5–8).
- [After Ever After](https://readinglist.school/book/after-ever-after) by Jordan Sonnenblick _(Grades 5–8)_ — Both on the Schneider Family Book Award list and overlapping grades (5–8).
- [Anger Is a Gift](https://readinglist.school/book/anger-is-a-gift) by Mark Oshiro _(Grades 9–12)_ — Both on the Schneider Family Book Award list and overlapping grades (9–12).
- [Anything But Typical](https://readinglist.school/book/anything-but-typical) by Nora Raleigh Baskin _(Grades 5–8)_ — Both on the Schneider Family Book Award list and overlapping grades (5–8).
- [Cursed](https://readinglist.school/book/cursed-karol-ruth-silverstein) by Karol Ruth Silverstein _(Grades 7–12)_ — Both on the Schneider Family Book Award list and overlapping grades (7–12).
- [Five Flavors of Dumb](https://readinglist.school/book/five-flavors-of-dumb) by Antony John _(Grades 8–12)_ — Both on the Schneider Family Book Award list and overlapping grades (8–12).

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