The dates for the Youngstown State 2025 English Festival are April 9, 10, and 11.
Although The English Festival is for students in grades 7-12, the book list includes many great books that would be enjoyable for readers of all ages!
This year's book list is posted below.
2024 English Festival Book List
(7th - 9th Grades)
Aru Shah and the End of Time by Roshani Chokshi
The Brooklyn Nine by Alan Gratz
Refugee by Alan Gratz
When Stars are Scattered by Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed
Freewater by Amina Luqman-Dawson
Louder Than Hunger by John Schu
This Side of Home by Renee Watson