Grades 7-12 Back to School 2021
Welcome back to school—we hope you are excited to kick off a new school year!
Looking for the next great back-to-school class or independent reading recommendation? You’ve come to the right place! Whether you are looking for a new inspirational memoir or you want to find a student their “just right” book for independent reading, we have something for every kind of reader! Don’t forget to check out the resource links below; these guides are designed for you to use in book clubs, guided reading groups, and literature circles.
Great Books to Engage Community this Back to School
Get Students Excited to Find the Just-Right Book!
Books for Thrill Seekers
Books for Fantasy Fanatics
Books for Readers Who Love Love
Books for Future Writers
Downloadable Resources
Again, Again Discussion Guide
Becoming Educators’ Guide
Classroom Unit for Dear Martin and Dear Justyce
Just Mercy Educators’ Guide
Just Mercy Poster
Poetry Guide
YA Book Clubs and Literature Circles Brochure
YA Creative Writing Brochure
YA Supplemental Texts Brochure
More Resources for Middle School
More Resources for High School

Host a Random House Children’s Books Author at Your School or Library, in Person or Virtually!
Author visits are exciting events that foster enthusiasm for learning. When students meet authors, they are inspired to read more and become more engaged with the writing process. For information on best practices for a successful author visit, look no further!
The Random House Children’s Books author appearance coordinator will work with you to book the right author for your school or library.