West 44 Books educator resources
Free Reading Guides
Printable resources for our HI/LO middle grade and young adult novels.
Our reading guides support deeper engagement with each story through focused questions, writing opportunities, and classroom-ready activities.
- Pre-reading questionsHelp students connect each story with their existing knowledge.
- Comprehension questionsSupport understanding of plot, characterization, and themes.
- Writing promptsEncourage reflection and discussion in small or large groups.
- ActivitiesEngage students through multiple learning styles.
Mini Reading Guides
A single-page foldable format with pre-reading questions, reading questions, writing prompts, activities, and a story-based word search.
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Solar Punks
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Only Pieces
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No Place for Fairy Tales
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Daylan and the River of Secrets
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Daylan y el río de los secretos
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A booklet format with pre-reading questions, reading questions, writing prompts, activities, and a graphic organizer.
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Tough as Lace
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Dandelion Travels
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Listen Up
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Everything it Takes
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Rising Out
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Our Broken Earth
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Clear Cut
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Manning Up
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Not Hungry
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Only Pieces
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Kiki in the Middle
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The Dragons Club
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