nonfiction
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Nonfiction titles about politics and other topics often aimed at men are losing readership and sales.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
Nonfiction book sales have been in decline for the past four years, and are now the most challenged segment of the print book market.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
Nonfiction has always been a big part of Toronto’s identity going back to its very beginnings, which saw the likes of “Harlan County, USA.” and “Roger & Me” playing the festival.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 4, 2025
The Women’s Prize for Nonfiction hopes to change that.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 15, 2024
“Fiction books are usually put on the shelf in alphabetical order by the author’s last name. Nonfiction titles are classified according to the Dewey decimal system.”
From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein
Vocabulary lists containing nonfiction
TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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National Librarian Day
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Literary Terms, Grade 8, Unit 1
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