10 Romance Novels to Book Talk in February
It’s February and love is in the air! It’s time to swap out the books on display in your library with some new February-themed titles! The best part? These novels are some of the most engaging titles on your shelves. I cannot tell you how many times one of these stories has converted a reluctant, chronic book-abandoner into an avid reader, eager for her next page-turner.
In fact, one beloved student left a crumpled note on my desk the day after I leant her Everything, Everything. In the note she wrote, “Miss Wojick, I have never finished a book until now. I am so happy I could cry.” Well… she sure made me cry! It was such a proud moment for her, and nothing lights me up like finding that perfect title for a student. Every child is just one recommendation away from becoming a reader. Never give up!
Here is a roundup of my favorite middle school romance titles. This list includes a wide variety of writing styles, plots, and reading levels. Click each title to get more detailed information about plot, mature moments, and the reading level of each.
10 ENGAGING ROMANCE NOVELS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS:
CRUSH ~ SVETLANA CHMAKOVA
ELEANOR & PARK ~ RAINBOW ROWELL
THE LONELY HEARTS CLUB ~ ELIZABETH EULBERG
FIVE FEET APART ~ RACHAEL LIPPINCOTT
EVERYTHING, EVERYTHING ~ NICOLA YOON
TO ALL THE BOYS I’VE LOVED BEFORE ~ JENNY HAN
LOVE & GELATO ~ JENNA EVANS WELCH
WHAT LIGHT ~ JAY ASHER
BOY MEETS BOY ~ DAVID LEVITHAN
BRUISER ~ NEAL SHUSTERMAN
Excited to share these novels with your students, but wondering if they’re appropriate or the right fit for your students? Check out these resources to help!
Digital Book Bins allow students to peruse books at their own pace with all the important information they need.
Book Talk Guides give you ALL the details so you can recommend a title--without reading it first!
