Recommended Reads for Year 11

This essential Year 11 book collection brings together the absolute must-read titles for 15–16-year-olds. Featuring thought-provoking non-fiction, visually stunning graphic novels, timeless and modern classics, and powerful novels in verse, this selection highlights award-winning authors and the best recent releases to inspire a love of reading.

From diverse and own-voice stories to books tackling crucial topics like mental health, grief, and poverty, this range offers something for every reader. Whether you're looking for a gripping contemporary novel, a literary classic, or a TikTok sensation, these books are perfect for reading for pleasure and deepening understanding of the world.

Themes included: Slavery, Rebellion, Freedom, Social Inequality, Resistance, Empowerment, Body Positivity, Mental Health, OCD, Anxiety, Self-Worth, Class Division, Power, Control, Oppression, Grief, Mortality, Death, Violence, Prejudice, Empathy, Isolation, Love, Sacrifice, Feminism, Depression, Addiction, Anxiety, Chronic Illness, Disability.