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Findings: What middle grade books have mathematical representation?
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TitleAuthor WebsiteAuthorIllustratorPublication YearPublisherFollett Titlewave Recommended GradesPagesAwardsCharacter(s)GenreMathematical ConceptsNovel CategoriesAdditional Themes
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Danny Chung Sums it Uphttps://www.maisiechan.com/danny-chung-resources/Chan, MaisieQuek, Natelle2023Amulet Books4th-7th232Won: Branford Boase 2022 and Jhalak Prize 2022

Shortlisted: Blue Peter Book Awards		Main: Danny, 12, male, Chinese-American, comic book artistRealistic FictionFibonacci Sequenece, sequencing, math in nature, math in artLearning to Love MathAsian-American Culture, Racial Discrimination, Art, Family, Grandparents,
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Violet and the Pie of Lifehttps://www.debralgreen.com/books.htmlGreen, DebraNone2021Holiday House4th-8th279N/AViolet - 12 - female - parents recently divorcedRealistic FictionGraphs, Charts, Equations, PiUsing Math to Learn the WorldRelationships, Change, Divorce, Coming of Age
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Very Bad at MathLarson, Hope2025Harper Collins5th-8th237A Children's Book Council Hot Off the Press Feature!

*Has not gone through award cycle yet		Verity - 8th grade - female - student council presidentRealistic Graphic NovelDyscalculia, RecipesLearning to Love MathLearning Disabiltiies, Self-Esteem, Friendship, Student government,
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Solving for Mhttps://www.jacobsandswender.com/new-and-newsSwenden, JenniferNaalchiger, Jennifer2019Crown Books for Young Readers3rd-7th239Win: 2020 Mathical Book Prize, Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection,

Finalist: Land of Enchantment Book Award, Georgia Children’s Book Award, and William Allen White Children’s Book Award		Mika - 5th grade - female - artisticRealistic FictionMath Journaling - Measurements, Time, Place Value, Real and Rational Numbers, Number lines, Equations, Inequalities, Fractions, Sets and Subsets, Order of Operations (PEMDAS), Surfaces, Shapes, Graphing, Real World Application, Story Problems, Representing and Interpreting Data, Probabilty, PercentagesLearning to Love MathCancer, Friendship, Artistic, Teachers, Identity,
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All of the Abovehttps://www.shelleypearsall.com/all-of-the-abovePearsall, ShelleySteptoe, Javaka2006Hatchette Books5th-8th234ALA Notable Book, 2020 Mathical Honor Book, 2022 Mathical NCSciFest featured book, ALSC Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers, VOYA Top 5, New York Public Library Top 100Mr Collins - 7th grade teacher - middle aged - white-presenting

James Harris III - 7th grader - male - African-American - artistic

Rhondell - 7th grade, male - African-American - brainac

Sharice - 7th grade - female - African-American - teacher’s pet - in foster care

Marcel - 7th grade - male - African American - rich father who owns restaurant		Realistic Fiction (Based on True Story)Math Journaling, Tetrahedrons, Engineering, RecipeLearning to Love MathSelf-confidence, Families, Urban Schooling, Friendships, African-American, Diverse Families, Relationships, Dating, Home Life
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Aftermathhttps://emilybarthisler.com/aftermathIsler, Emily Barth2021Carolrhoda Books5th-8th266Win: 2022 Mathical Book PrizeLucy - 12 - female - new student - coping with loss of brotherRealistic FictionTime, Shapes, Percents, Math jokes, Distance, Equations, Volume, Radius, Height, Real numbers, Using Math to Learn the WorldGrief, School shooting, Moving, Homelife, Gun Violence
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Chasing Vermeerhttps://blueballiettbooks.com/vermeer.htmlBalliett, BlueHelquist, Brett2004Scholastic5th-8th254Win: Book Sense Book of the Year Award, Edgar Award Mystery Writers of American Best Juvenile Fiction, Agatha Award Winner, Chicago Tribune Prize for Young Adult Fiction, Great Lakes Book Award, Borders Original Voices Award, Midwest Bookseller’s Choice Award for Children’s Literature,

Finalists: Bancarellino Prize, Sheffield Children’s Book Award, Parent’s Choice Silver Honor, Texas Bluebonnet Award		Petra Andalee - female

Calder Pillay - male

middle grade detectives 		MysteryPentominoesUsing Math to Learn the WorldDetective story, Art, Heist, Friendship,
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Saraswati’s Wayhttp://www.monikaschroeder.com/saraswatis-waySchroder, Monika2010Farrar, Straus and GirouxNot Available233Win: 2010 SCBWI Crystal Kite Award for Asia/India/Middle East, Bank Street College - Best Children’s Book of the Year

NCSS Notable Social Studies Tradebook for Young People, Cooperative Children’s Book Center (CCBC) Choice		Akash - 12 - male - poor Indian boy - mathematically giftedRealistic FictionFractions, Patterns, Vedic Math, Multiplication, Triangular Numbers, Using Math to Learn the WorldIndian Culture, Hinduism, Homelessness, Poverty, Rural Home, Urban schooling,
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Hannah, Dividedhttps://www.adelegriffin.com/teens#hannah-dividedGriffin, Adele2002HyperionNot Available264Booklist Editor’s ChoiceHannah Bennett - 13 - female - mathematically gifted - illiterate Historical FictionCounting and CalculatingUsing Math to Learn the WorldRural family, Urban schooling, Poverty, Economic Depression, Compulsive Behavior
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The Miscalculations of Lightning Girlhttps://www.stacymcanulty.com/mlgMcAnulty, Stacy2018Random House Books for Young Readers4th-7th293Junior Library Guild Selection, Parents’ 15 Best Children’s Books, Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List, Outstanding Merit from Bank Street, Barnes and Noble’s Best Young Reader Books, NPR 2018 Great Reads, Indie Next ListMain: Lucy - 12 -female - homeschooled
Realistic FictionFibonacci Sequence, Putnam Math, Circles, Radius, Circumference, Shapes, Length, Width, Area, Pi, Using Math to Learn the WorldSavant syndrome, OCD Disorder, Homeschooling, Friendships, Animals, Grandparents, Mental disabilities,
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