September can only mean one thing...back to school! Check out these books where all the action takes place at school.
- Starting School by Muriel Stanek
This story follows a boy as he gets ready for school and attends his first day. Ages 2-5. Available in Braille BR005312
- Look Out Kindergarten, Here I Come! by Nancy Carlson
Henry is unsure what to expect on his first day of kindergarten. Ages 3-6. Available in Braille BR016034.
- Kindergarten ABC by Jacqueline Rogers
A kindergarten class learns about a new letter each day. Ages 3-5. Available in large print LP024668.
- A Fine, Fine School by Sharon Creech
A principal who loves his school a little too much is taught a valuable lesson by his students. Ages 5-8. Available in Braille BR014025
- Miss Nelson is Missing! by Harry Allard
When nice Miss Nelson disappears, the kids in her class get a mean new teacher who makes them rethink how they treated Miss Nelson. Age 5-8. Available in audio RC054287 and Braille BR006127.
- The Gym Teacher from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler
Is Coach Kong really a real life monster? Or is he just an ordinary gym teacher? Ages 6-10. Available in Braille BRW00901.
- Gracie for President by Kelly DiPucchio
When Grace runs for school president she gets more than she bargained for. Ages 7-10. Available in audio RC066594.
- Listen for the Bus: David’s Story by Patricia McMahon
Follow David, a blind boy, through a typical day at school. Ages 7-10. Available in downloadable book IP007126 and Braille BR010021.
- Help! I’m Trapped in the First Day of School by Todd Strasser
Jake is ready to rule eighth grade, but suddenly finds himself trapped and reliving the first day of school over and over again. Ages 9-12. Available in audio CBA07077.
- Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar
A collection of silly and hilarious stories about a very strange school. Ages 9-12. Available in audio RC048595 and downloadable book DB048595.
- The Janitor’s Boy by Andrew Clements
When Jack’s classmates discover his dad is the school janitor, he tries to get back at them for teasing him, but ends up pulling janitor duty himself. Ages 10-13. Available in audio RC050811 and large print LP025002.
- The Mysterious Case of the Albright Academy by Diane Stanley
Prestigious Albright Academy seems too good to be true, and it’s up to Franny to uncover the truth. Ages 10-13. Available in audio RC067642 and downloadable book DB067642.
- If a Tree Falls at Lunch Period by Gennifer Choldenko
Kristen and Walker try to adjust to seventh grade. Although both students are very different, they discover they have more in common than they thought. Ages 10-14. Available in downloadable book DB066780.
- Schooled by Gordon Korman
Cap has never been to a real school. Suddenly he is forced into the harsh world of a public middle school where he attracts the attention of the school bully. Ages 11-15. Available in audio RC068597 and downloadable book DB068597 DBW08136.
- Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli
Stargirl, who transitions to high school after being home schooled all her life, struggles with peer pressure to conform. Ages 12 and up. Available in audio RC054207, downloadable book DB054207, large print LP017605, and Braille BR012810.
- The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks by E. Lockhart
An exclusive private boarding school is the backdrop to some hilarious and creative pranks when a girl infiltrates an all male secret society. Ages 14 and up. Available in audio RC06805, downloadable book DB06805, and large print LP025014.
- Shooter by Walter Dean Meyers
A tragic high school shooting is examined through the eyes of several different perspectives: newspaper article, a diary, and police reports. Ages 14 and up. Available in downloadable book DB058327 and Braille BR015506.
- High School’s Not Forever by Jane Bluestein
Includes advice on navigating high school and advice from hundreds of students on everything from cliques to academics. Ages 14-18. Available in audio RC061364 and downloadable book DB061364.
- The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier
An all-boys school, a cruel and sadistic teacher, a powerful group of bullies, and one boy who refuses to sell chocolate all collide in this classic teen novel. Ages 15 and up. Available in audio RC033593, downloadable book DB033593, large print LP005920, and Braille BR008680.
- Whale Talk by Chris Crutcher
T.J. hates school sports, but agrees to form a swim team to help out his favorite teacher. Ages 15 an up. Available in downloadable book DB052057 and Braille BR013547.