Books like Forever Is Now
If you liked Forever Is Now, read Chronically Dolores, The Words in My Hands, or The Words We Keep — the closest matches in our database, matched on shared award lists and reading level.
Looking for books like Forever Is Now by Mariama J. Lockington? The 10 titles below are the closest matches in the ReadingList database — each scored on shared themes, shared award lists, genre, and reading level, and each linked to the curricula, states, and grades where it’s assigned, with primary sources.
These are reading-level matches, not just topical ones — so the picks stay grade-appropriate for a grades 8–12 reader. See how we judge text difficulty on our methodology page.
10 books similar to Forever Is Now
- Chronically DoloresMaya Van Wagenen
- The Words in My HandsAsphyxia
- The Words We KeepErin Stewart
- This Is My Brain in LoveI. W. Gregorio
- A Mango-Shaped SpaceWendy Mass
- After Ever AfterJordan Sonnenblick
- Anger Is a GiftMark Oshiro
- Anything But TypicalNora Raleigh Baskin
- CursedKarol Ruth Silverstein
- Five Flavors of DumbAntony John
Reading the whole similar-books list? Kids who struggle with the print versions often finish the assigned books by listening.
Listen free on Audiblestarts instantlyNew members only · many assigned titles are included with the membership. As an Amazon Associate, ReadingList earns from qualifying purchases and membership trials at no extra cost to you.
Try it on audio — free. Kids who struggle with the print versions often finish the assigned books by listening.
Listen free on Audiblestarts instantlyNew members only · many assigned titles are included with the membership. As an Amazon Associate, ReadingList earns from qualifying purchases and membership trials at no extra cost to you.
Why each is a match
Amazon links below are affiliate links — as an Amazon Associate, ReadingList earns from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.
- Chronically Doloresgrades 8–12
- Both on the Schneider Family Book Award list, overlapping grades (8–12), and the same era (2020s). Amazon → books like this →
- The Words in My Handsgrades 8–12
- Both on the Schneider Family Book Award list, overlapping grades (8–12), and the same era (2020s). Amazon → books like this →
- The Words We Keepgrades 8–12
- Both on the Schneider Family Book Award list, overlapping grades (8–12), and the same era (2020s). Amazon → books like this →
- This Is My Brain in Lovegrades 9–12
- Both on the Schneider Family Book Award list, overlapping grades (9–12), and the same era (2020s). Amazon → books like this →
- A Mango-Shaped Spacegrades 5–8
- Both on the Schneider Family Book Award list and overlapping grades (5–8). Amazon → books like this →
- After Ever Aftergrades 5–8
- Both on the Schneider Family Book Award list and overlapping grades (5–8). Amazon → books like this →
- Anger Is a Giftgrades 9–12
- Both on the Schneider Family Book Award list and overlapping grades (9–12). Amazon → books like this →
- Anything But Typicalgrades 5–8
- Both on the Schneider Family Book Award list and overlapping grades (5–8). Amazon → books like this →
- Cursedgrades 7–12
- Both on the Schneider Family Book Award list and overlapping grades (7–12). Amazon → books like this →
- Five Flavors of Dumbgrades 8–12
- Both on the Schneider Family Book Award list and overlapping grades (8–12). Amazon → books like this →
Books like Forever Is Now for elementary readers (grades 3–5)
Closest matches whose grade range overlaps 3–5— same scoring, different audience.
- A Bird Will Soar by Alison Green Myers · grades 4–7 — Both on the Schneider Family Book Award list and the same era (2020s).
- Popcorn: A hilarious and moving story about coping with anxiety by Rob Harrell · grades 4–7 — Both on the Schneider Family Book Award list and the same era (2020s).
- Show Me a Sign (Show Me a Sign, Book 1) by Ann Clare LeZotte · grades 4–7 — Both on the Schneider Family Book Award list and the same era (2020s).
- The Fire, the Water, and Maudie McGinn by Sally J. Pla · grades 4–7 — Both on the Schneider Family Book Award list and the same era (2020s).
- The Truth As Told by Mason Buttle by Leslie Connor · grades 4–7 — Both on the Schneider Family Book Award list and the same era (2020s).
Books like Forever Is Now for middle school (grades 6–8)
Closest matches whose grade range overlaps 6–8— same scoring, different audience.
- A Bird Will Soar by Alison Green Myers · grades 4–7 — Both on the Schneider Family Book Award list and the same era (2020s).
- Popcorn: A hilarious and moving story about coping with anxiety by Rob Harrell · grades 4–7 — Both on the Schneider Family Book Award list and the same era (2020s).
- Show Me a Sign (Show Me a Sign, Book 1) by Ann Clare LeZotte · grades 4–7 — Both on the Schneider Family Book Award list and the same era (2020s).
- The Fire, the Water, and Maudie McGinn by Sally J. Pla · grades 4–7 — Both on the Schneider Family Book Award list and the same era (2020s).
- The Truth As Told by Mason Buttle by Leslie Connor · grades 4–7 — Both on the Schneider Family Book Award list and the same era (2020s).
Book data last updated 2026-07-07. Matches are computed from each book’s cited attributes — see the methodology.