Novel Experiences
At the Cobb Foundation NW, we believe that books open gateways to new worlds, expand one’s imagination, encourage curiosity, and inspire deeper thinking. We know that not everyone has access to the library so we’ve simplified access to amazing books by providing free books to qualifying students.
Samantha is our resident bookworm and her 2-story bookcase fueled by her passion for reading makes her the ideal person to run our Novel Experiences book club! Each quarter she selects 12 books based on 4 different reading levels up to age 18. Book selections vary in genre from graphic novels, to fantasy, to historical fiction, and more. Kids can pick one book from the quarterly list to have sent to their home each quarter, which is theirs to keep. Or, during the summer, they can pick out one new book each month from June-August!
Sign-up to receive this month’s free book here!
2025 BOOK CHOICES
Reading Group A (Ages 8-10):
J.D. and the Great Barber Battle (J.D. the Kid Barber) by J. Dillard (Comedy)
Dog Man by Dav Pilkey (Graphic Novel, Animals, Comedy)
Picture Day by Sarah Sax (Graphic Novel, Friendship)
Reading Group B (Ages 10-12)
The Blackthorn Key by Kevin Sands (Crime, Mystery)
Black Women in Science: a Black History Book for Kids by PhD Kimberly Brown Pellum (Nonfiction, Science)
Count Me In by Varsha Bajaj (Social Justice, Activism, Prejudice)
Reading Group C (Ages 12-14)
The Wee Free Men (Tiffany Aching, Book 1) by Terry Pratchett (Fantasy, Adventure)
Trash by Andy Mulligan (Mystery, Thriller)
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain (Classic, Adventure)
Reading Group D (Ages 15-18)
Dear Martin by Nic Stone (Coming of Age, Prejudice)
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury (Classic, Drama)
Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo Coming of Age, LGBTQIA+, Historical Fiction
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All books and shipping will be funded by the Cobb Foundation Northwest