nonfiction
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Sales of nonfiction print titles were down nearly 8% through May 9 this year, and sales of books about politics and current affairs were down 19%, according to book tracker Circana BookScan.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
But even bestselling nonfiction titles pale in comparison with their fiction counterparts.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
We’ve curated some of the upcoming season’s standout titles, from immersive novels to gripping nonfiction.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
Satire, scandal and sun-drenched secrets: Our critics select the best new fiction and nonfiction to fill your summer stack.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
Under its guidelines, by fourth grade, students will devote half their reading time to nonfiction, including historical documents, maps, and other “informational texts”—even such materials as train schedules and recipes.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
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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