Incorporating literature written from a Catholic worldview into the Catholic school classroom is easier than ever. The books featured below are representative of what is available from contemporary Catholic authors.
Each of the authors below are members of Catholic Teen Books, and this is a just a sample of what you’ll find there: well-written fiction in a variety of genres. For educators or those organizing book clubs, most books also provide either a discussion guide, study guide, teacher’s guide or curriculum guide.
8 Novels for the Catholic Classroom #catholiced #catholiclit #catholicteenbooks Share on XIt’s my hope that you’ll click through to Catholic Teen Books (see especially the For Educators tab) or the Amazon links below to learn more about the books from the descriptions and reviews. You can also support a Catholic bookseller by buying at Good News! Book Shop. (Then talk to your school or parish about bringing the Good News! Book Fair to your community.)
Once children have read the book, plan an in-person or virtual author visit and allow students to connect with the author.
I’ve organized the books below loosely by age-appropriate level starting with younger readers and working up to mature teens. You’ll find specific grade/age appropriate guides on the Catholic Teen Books For Educators tab and content guides for most books within the book’s individual listing. (Look for the little white circle in the upper right.)
Now, on to the books!
7 Riddles to Nowhere by A.J. Cattapan
Because puzzles are fun.
The Other Side of Freedom by Cynthia T. Toney
Because decisions are tough.
Shadow in the Dark by Antony B. Kolenc
Because spooky is cool.
A Single Bead by Stephanie Engelman
Because prayer is critical.
Fire Starters by Theresa Linden
Because grace is essential.
Playing by Heart by Carmela Martino
Because creativity is of God.
Where You Lead by Leslea Wahl
Because life is for living.
I Am Margaret by Corinna Turner
Because Truth matters.
And one novella . . .
Shadow Stalker by T.M. Gaouette
Because evil is real.
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