📘 Suggestive Non-Fiction Reading List for School Library
📚 For Classes 3 to 5 (Ages 8–10)
| Title | Author | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Grandma's Bag of Stories | Sudha Murty | Value-based real-life inspired tales |
| Young Scientist Series | Usborne / DK | Science and facts made simple |
| 100 Facts Series (Space, Human Body, etc.) | Miles Kelly | Visual, engaging non-fiction |
| Amazing Facts About Animals | Arvind Gupta | Animal science and nature |
| Peoples and Places (Picture Atlas) | DK | Geography and world cultures |
📖 For Classes 6 to 8 (Ages 11–13)
| Title | Author | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Wings of Fire (Young Readers’ Edition) | A.P.J. Abdul Kalam | Biography, motivation |
| How Things Work | DK / National Geographic | Science & innovation explained |
| It’s All in Your Head | Ruskin Bond | Essays and reflections on growing up |
| Indians Who Made History | Subhadra Sengupta | Indian heroes and achievers |
| You Can Win (Simplified Edition) | Shiv Khera | Positive thinking, goal setting |
| My First Book of Money | Ravi Subramanian | Financial literacy for kids |
📗 For Classes 9 to 10 (Ages 14–15)
| Title | Author | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Wings of Fire (Full) | A.P.J. Abdul Kalam | Biography, Indian achiever |
| Ignited Minds | A.P.J. Abdul Kalam | Patriotism, vision for youth |
| I Am Malala | Malala Yousafzai | Memoir, global education |
| My Experiments with Truth | M.K. Gandhi | Autobiography, values |
| Sapiens (Youth Edition) | Yuval Noah Harari | History of humankind |
| The Discovery of India (Abridged) | Jawaharlal Nehru | Indian history and culture |
| Rich Dad Poor Dad for Teens | Robert Kiyosaki | Financial awareness |
📕 For Classes 11 to 12 (Ages 16–17)
| Title | Author | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Why I am an Atheist | Bhagat Singh | Indian freedom & ideology |
| The Almanack of Naval Ravikant | Eric Jorgenson | Wealth & happiness philosophy |
| Atomic Habits (Simplified) | James Clear | Habit building, productivity |
| The Art of Public Speaking | Dale Carnegie | Communication skills |
| The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens | Sean Covey | Time management, discipline |
| Factfulness | Hans Rosling | Data-driven worldview |
| India After Gandhi (Abridged) | Ramachandra Guha | Modern Indian history |
🇮🇳 Recommended Indian Non-Fiction Authors
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Sudha Murty – Simplicity, life lessons
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A.P.J. Abdul Kalam – Youth empowerment
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Subhadra Sengupta – Indian history for young readers
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Devdutt Pattanaik – Indian mythology in modern context
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Sanjeev Sanyal – Fun history & geography for teens
🛠️ Optional Categories to Include
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🚀 STEM & Innovation (e.g., “Great Inventors”, “How Computers Work”)
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🌍 Environment & Sustainability
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💡 Soft Skills: Communication, Leadership, Financial Literacy
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🧠 Mindfulness & Mental Health
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🧭 Career & Goal Setting
📘 Suggestive Fiction Reading List for School Library
🇮🇳 Special Focus: Indian Authors for All Ages
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Sudha Murthy – Simple, moral-based short stories.
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Ruskin Bond – Indian nature, hills, childhood stories.
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R.K. Narayan – Timeless slice-of-life fiction.
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Devdutt Pattanaik – Mythology retellings in simple style.
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Manoj Das / Subhadra Sengupta – Folktales and historical fiction.
📚 For Classes 11 to 12 (Ages 16–17)
| Title | Author | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | George Orwell | Dystopian fiction with deep themes. |
| The Alchemist | Paulo Coelho | Dream-following parable. |
| Pride and Prejudice | Jane Austen | Classic love and manners. |
| The Great Gatsby | F. Scott Fitzgerald | American dream and disillusionment. |
| The Palace of Illusions | Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni | Mahabharata from Draupadi’s view. |
| Train to Pakistan | Khushwant Singh | Partition and human suffering. |
| Interpreter of Maladies | Jhumpa Lahiri | Stories about Indian immigrants. |
📘 For Classes 9 to 10 (Ages 14–15)
| Title | Author | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| To Kill a Mockingbird | Harper Lee | Justice, race, and coming of age. |
| The Diary of a Young Girl | Anne Frank | Holocaust diary – historical importance. |
| Animal Farm | George Orwell | Satirical political fiction. |
| Wings of Fire (Abridged) | A.P.J. Abdul Kalam | Inspirational autobiography. |
| The Canterville Ghost | Oscar Wilde | Humorous ghost story. |
| The Guide | R.K. Narayan | Journey of a flawed man. |
| I Am Malala | Malala Yousafzai | Modern inspiring story. |
📖 For Classes 6 to 8 (Ages 11–13)
| Title | Author | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matilda | Roald Dahl | Empowering story of a gifted girl. |
| The Blue Umbrella | Ruskin Bond | Heartwarming story set in rural India. |
| The Secret Garden | Frances Hodgson Burnett | Healing through friendship and nature. |
| Harry Potter Series | J.K. Rowling | Magic, friendship, and values. |
| Percy Jackson Series | Rick Riordan | Modern adventure based on Greek mythology. |
| Swami and Friends | R.K. Narayan | Indian childhood in colonial times. |
| Goosebumps Series | R.L. Stine | Light horror/mystery for tweens. |
📚 For Classes 3 to 5 (Ages 8–10)
| Title | Author | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Panchatantra Tales | Traditional | Indian moral stories with animal characters. |
| The Adventures of Toto | Ruskin Bond | Simple and humorous stories from India. |
| The Magic Faraway Tree | Enid Blyton | Imaginative fantasy adventure. |
| Amar Chitra Katha Series | Various | Indian mythology and history in comic form. |
| Charlie and the Chocolate Factory | Roald Dahl | Magical factory tale with life lessons. |
| Geronimo Stilton Series | Elisabetta Dami | Engaging mystery and adventure for kids. |
| Akbar and Birbal Stories | Traditional | Wit and wisdom tales from Indian folklore. |
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