Families who loved Michael L. Printz and the Story of the Michael L. Printz Award by John Bankston often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your middle-grade reader shows a burgeoning passion for literature or wonders how their favorite books earn those shiny gold and silver stickers. This biography explores the life of Mike Printz, a high school librarian whose dedication to teenagers and their stories revolutionized the world of Young Adult literature. It highlights themes of empathy, professional passion, and the lasting impact one person can have on a community. It is an excellent choice for a student who needs to see how a career in service to others can lead to a lasting legacy. Parents will appreciate how it validates the importance of reading as a tool for self-discovery and identity during the transition into adolescence.
