The ELL Teen Literacy Library and ELL 2 Teen Literacy Library are unique collections of fiction and nonfiction books aimed at high school and adult English language learners, including newcomers. Many of these learners struggle with reading and a limited English vocabulary. This makes it difficult to do well in content-area classes where textbooks are often written above grade level. For this reason, these libraries focus on social studies, math, science, and arts/culture topics in books written at accessible levels. Each engaging fiction and nonfiction book features age-respectful storylines and full-color photographs on every page to support beginning readers at the secondary level.
Organized into five content-focused genres, each collection includes 20 unique titles. Every genre includes three fiction books and one nonfiction book. Special emphasis is placed on vocabulary, with five key vocabulary words highlighted in each book.
