Question 1

What reading level are David Levithan's books?

Accepted Answer

David Levithan's books in HootRated's catalog range from Grade 2–7 reading level, with the typical book landing at Grade 4. 4 rated titles by David Levithan, each with a separate content intensity score so parents can choose by emotional readiness, not just text difficulty.

Question 2

Are David Levithan's books appropriate for sensitive readers?

Accepted Answer

0 of David Levithan's 4 rated books are at Gentle or Mild intensity (0%) — appropriate for sensitive readers. 0 (0%) are rated Intense or Very Intense. Average content intensity across David Levithan's rated catalog is 3/5.

Question 3

What age are David Levithan's books appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

David Levithan's rated books target Ages 9–12 and Ages 5–8 and Ages 12+. HootRated rates each book on two axes — reading level (text difficulty) and content intensity (emotional weight) — so parents of advanced readers or sensitive kids can pick what matches both dimensions, not just one.

Books by David Levithan

Marly's Ghost

Wide awake

Love Is the Higher Law

Are we there yet?

How They Met, and Other Stories

Every You, Every Me

Another day

Another day

21 proms

Hold Me Closer

Take Me with You When You Go

Someday

Every Day (Random Minis)

Answers in the Pages

Wide Awake Now

Boy Meets Boy

Two boys kissing

Every Day

Dash and Lily's Book of Dares