9th grade Young Adult books
26 books in the young adult genre commonly assigned to 9th gradestudents — 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.
26 9th grade young adult books
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- All the Noise at OnceDeAndra Davis
- AppleEric Gansworth
- Blood Water PaintJoy McCullough
- ConvictionKelly Loy Gilbert
- Hearts UnbrokenCynthia Leitich Smith
- Hold Me Closer, NecromancerLish McBride
- Hold StillNina LaCour
- House of Purple CedarTim Tingle
- If I Ever Get Out of HereEric Gansworth
- Me, the Missing, and the DeadJenny Valentine
- Rani Patel In Full EffectSonia Patel
- Red Flags and ButterfliesSheryl Azzam
- Rez BallByron Graves
- SeraphinaRachel Hartman
- Surviving the CityTasha Spillett
- Tell Me Something RealCalla Devlin
- The Black KidsChristina Hammonds Reed
- The EverafterAmy Huntley
- The Field Guide to the North American TeenagerBen Philippe
- The Freak ObserverBlythe Woolston
- The Girl of Fire and Thorns StoriesRae Carson
- The Sacred Lies of Minnow BlyStephanie Oakes
- The Serpent KingJeff Zentner
- The Weight of FeathersAnna-Marie McLemore
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- Trail of the Dead (Killer of Enemies #2) · Joseph Bruchac
- Warrior Girl Unearthed · Angeline Boulley
Young Adult books at other grades
Other 9th grade genres
Children's · Young Adult Fiction · Drama · Literary Fiction · Realistic Fiction · Historical Fiction · Mystery · Dystopian Fiction
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Frequently asked questions
What young adult books are good for 9th grade students?
26 young adult books 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 young adult 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 young adult books are on the 9th grade list?
This page lists 26 9th grade young adult titles, ordered alphabetically. The list expands as more curriculum references are verified.
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