Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda
by Becky Albertalli • Book 1 of the Simonverse Series
Now a major motion picture: Love, Simon, starring Nick Robinson and Katherine... read more
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- Grade
- 9-12
- Genre
- Realistic Fiction
- Cultural Experience
- LGBTQ+
Year Published 2015
Word Count 60,965
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 640L
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.4
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 173546, 9 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Subject Headings
- JUVENILE FICTION / Social Issues / Friendship
- Schools
- Pen pals
- Secrets--Fiction
- Secrecy
- High schools--Fiction
- Friendship in adolescence
- JUVENILE FICTION / Social Issues / Homosexuality
- JUVENILE FICTION / Love & Romance
- Young Adult Fiction | LGBTQ
- Extortion
- High schools
- Gay men--Fiction
- Extortion--Fiction
- Gay teenagers
- Pen pals--Fiction
- Young Adult Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship
- Schools--Fiction
- Friendship--Fiction
- Friendship
- Young Adult Fiction | Romance | General
- JUVENILE FICTION / Social Issues / Homosexuality
- Young Adult Fiction
- Secrets
- Lists With This Book
- Pride Month
- LGBTQ+ Booklist for High School
Our Original Resources 5
Meet-the-Author Recording with Becky Albertalli about Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Becky Albertalli
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 3
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Discussion Guide from HarperCollins
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Book Readings 2
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Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Michael Crouch
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Book & Adaptation Websites 1
Awards & Distinctions 8
![William C. Morris Debut Award, 2009-2024](/images/list_image/4992.jpg.pagespeed.ce.OSEtbHyxTb.jpg)
William C. Morris Debut Award, 2009-2024
Winner, 2016
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Rainbow List: Top Ten LGBTQ Books for Children and Teens, 2011-2024
Commended, 2016
![Lambda Literary Award, 1992-2024](/images/awards/74.png)
Lambda Literary Award, 1992-2024
Finalist, 2016
![Indies Choice Book Awards, 2009-2019](/images/awards/95.png)
Indies Choice Book Awards, 2009-2019
Honor, 2016
![Best Fiction for Young Adults, 2011-2024](/images/awards/146.png.pagespeed.ce.Mab2xOF0V-.png)
Best Fiction for Young Adults, 2011-2024
Top 10 Selection, 2016
![Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024](/images/awards/77.jpg.pagespeed.ce.DTa29SPag8.jpg)
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
Young Adult Selection, 2015
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Publishers Weekly Best Books, 2010-2023
Young Adult Selection, 2015
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