This guide outlines books used in each Great Works class throughout this year.
You only need to purchase the books listed for your student's grade-level theme. There is no need to purchase books from the other grade themes. (For example, students in Grades 9–10 only need the books listed under the Monstrosity curriculum.)
Aeon students will receive free digital access to most, if not all, of these titles through the Sora reading app (also known as Overdrive). Learn more: Overdrive/Sora Reading App (Student Guide)
Families who prefer physical books (or who live where Overdrive is not supported) can purchase them using the links below.
Great Works 5/6 Curiosity
Unit 1 (5 weeks, 8/31-10/2)
Unit 2 (7 weeks, 10/5-11/20)
Unit 3 (3 weeks, 11/30-12/18)
WORLD
Langston Hughes, “Thank You, Ma'am”
Unit 4 (7 weeks, 1/25-3/12)
STEAM
Kate DiCamillo, The Magician's Elephant
Unit 5 (5 weeks, 3/22-4/23)
Unit 6 (5 weeks, 4/26-5/28)
GW 7/8 Solidarity
Unit 1 (5 weeks, 8/31-10/2)
Unit 2 (7 weeks, 10/5-11/20)
Unit 3 (3 weeks, 11/30-12/18)
Unit 4 (7 weeks, 1/25-3/12)
Unit 5 (5 weeks, 3/22-4/23)
Unit 6 (5 weeks, 4/26-5/28)
GW 9/10 Monstrosity
Unit 1 (5 weeks, 8/31-10/2)
Unit 2 (7 weeks, 10/5-11/20)
Unit 3 (3 weeks, 11/30-12/18)
Unit 4 (7 weeks, 1/25-3/12)
Unit 5 (5 weeks, 3/22-4/23)
Unit 6 (5 weeks, 4/26-5/28)
GW 11/12 Change
Unit 1 (5 weeks, 8/31-10/2)
Unit 2 (7 weeks, 10/5-11/20)
Unit 3 (3 weeks, 11/30-12/18)
Unit 4 (7 weeks, 1/25-3/12)
Unit 5 (5 weeks, 3/22-4/23)
WORLD
Wall Robin, Braiding Sweetgrass (excerpts)
Unit 6 (5 weeks, 4/26-5/28)
WORLD (2 books)
Becky Chambers, A Psalm for the Wild-Built
Becky Chambers, A Prayer for the Crown-Shy