Books Like My School Is Worse Than Yours
Families who loved My School Is Worse Than Yours by Tom Toles often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved My School Is Worse Than Yours by Tom Toles 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 child feels stifled by the rigid expectations of school or when they express a sense that their creative talents are being undervalued by standardized systems. It is a perfect choice for the child who doodles in the margins of their math homework or feels like a square peg in a round hole. The story follows Raven, a girl trapped in a bleak, underground school of the future where a robotic teacher demands absolute conformity. Raven's journey is one of quiet rebellion through her art, as she seeks to preserve her individuality in a world that treats children like data points. While the setting is dystopian and absurdist, the emotional core is deeply relatable for children ages 8 to 12. It touches on themes of resilience, the importance of self-expression, and the courage required to stand up for one's own vision. Parents will appreciate how the book validates a child's frustration with 'one size fits all' education while offering a hopeful resolution that celebrates the power of the human imagination over cold, calculated logic.
