National Book Award for Young People's Literature · 2011

The 2011 National Book Award for Young People's Literature

Inside Out & Back Again won the 2011 National Book Award for Young People's Literature. Browse it alongside all 3 honor books, with ages and reading levels for each.

2011 National Book Award for Young People's Literature Winner
Inside Out & Back Again
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$1597
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011

Inside Out & Back Again

By Thanhha Lai · Inside Out and Back Again series

A young girl flees war-torn Vietnam, seeking hope in America.

Newbery Honor (2012)National Book Award for Young People's Literature (2011)Jane Addams Children's Book Honor (2012)
262 pages· 14,925 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.1 Goodreads · 68,804 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: In 1975, Hà's world is upended as she and her family escape war-torn Vietnam for a new life in Alabama. Through poetic verse, Hà navigates the challenges of a foreign land, grappling with loss, identity, and the quest for belonging. Will she find hope and healing in this unfamiliar world, or will the shadows of her past linger? Experience a poignant journey of resilience and transformation as Hà's story unfolds, capturing the heartache and hope of a refugee's path to a new beginning.
2011 Honor Books
Okay for Now
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2011

Okay for Now

By Gary D. Schmidt

A troubled teen finds unexpected hope in art and friendship amidst family turmoil.

National Book Award for Young People's Literature Finalist (2011)Odyssey Honor (2012)
360 pages· 77,325 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
4.3 Goodreads · 39,528 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Doug Swieteck, labeled a 'teenage thug,' battles a harsh home life and a town's judgment. New in town, he discovers solace in a library, a surprising friendship with Lil, and the power of art. As his brother returns from Vietnam, scarred and angry, Doug must navigate his own path to find something better than just 'okay for now.' Can he redefine himself and uncover a brighter future?
My Name Is Not Easy
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$958
Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2011

My Name Is Not Easy

By Debby Dahl Edwardson

A young boy navigates a new boarding school and struggles to maintain his cultural identity.

National Book Award for Young People's Literature Finalist (2011)
256 pages· 56,451 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
3.6 Goodreads · 2,154 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Luke and his brothers leave their Arctic village for Sacred Heart School, where speaking Iñupiaq is forbidden. Amidst cultural clashes and strict rules, Luke, Amiq, Chickie, and Junior navigate a world where their identities are challenged. As they form unexpected bonds, their stories intertwine, promising to change Sacred Heart—and themselves—forever. Can they find a sense of belonging in a place that demands they forget who they are?
Chime
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$1697
Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 2011

Chime

By Franny Billingsley

A girl hides her witchcraft in a village where discovery means death.

Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor (2011)National Book Award for Young People's Literature Finalist (2011)
361 pages
3.6 Goodreads · 13,183 ratings
$17.99Save 6%
Hardcover
Summary: Briony hides a dangerous secret: she can see the Old Ones, spirits of the swamp. In her village, this marks her as a witch, a crime punishable by death. Haunted by guilt and her stepmother's accusations, Briony believes she deserves punishment. But when Eldric arrives, treating her as extraordinary, her world shifts. As Briony grapples with her identity, she uncovers deeper secrets that could change everything. Can she escape the shadows of her past, or will the truth destroy her?
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