Books Everyone Should Own: Young Readers
Made to Order at Juniper Custom in Boulder, Colorado
A child who finds the right book at the right moment may become a reader for life. Each edition of Books Everyone Should Own: Young Readers gathers six books for readers aged eight to fourteen, pairing beloved classics such as Bridge to Terabithia and The Graveyard Book with newer voices, several of them Newbery Medal winners. Choose the Fall or Spring edition, or both, for the two sets are designed to complement each other on the shelf. Either makes a treasured gift for a birthday, the holidays or the start of a new school year.
The Collection
Fall Edition:
- The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
- One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia
- As Brave as You by Jason Reynolds
- Hello, Universe by Erin Entrada Kelly
- Merci Suárez Changes Gears by Meg Medina
- Healer of the Water Monster by Brian Young
Spring Edition:
- Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson
- Too Bright to See by Kyle Lukoff
- Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor
- The Blackbird Girls by Anne Blankman
- Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin
- Amina's Voice by Hena Khan
Each set is made entirely to order. Please allow two weeks for production.
Make It Your Own
Through our Full Custom service, we can modify the book list or design an entirely new jacket for this set. Explore Full Custom design
Please note that customized orders are non-refundable and non-returnable.
FAQs
What ages are these books suited to?
Readers aged eight to fourteen, ready for chapter books of real depth. Many are equally wonderful read aloud as a family.
How do the Fall and Spring editions differ?
Each holds six different titles, chosen to stand on their own and designed to sit beautifully side by side.
How were the books chosen?
Our curators sought stories that spark imagination and empathy, balancing modern classics with new discoveries from a wide range of voices.
For more information, please see our FAQ page.
Juniper Custom
Juniper Custom curates & designs handcrafted book sets and libraries that are works of art for your shelves. Our thoughtfully curated collections elevate beloved classics and pop culture favorites with custom designed jackets, designed and made in our Boulder, Colorado design studio.
At Juniper Custom, we believe in making the custom process as easy as possible for our customers. Our dedicated client service team is always ready to assist you, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience from start to finish.
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