Foldable Book Report Templates for Fiction & Nonfiction Reading

Looking for an easy, meaningful way to hold students accountable during independent reading?

These 20 foldable book report templates make it simple for students to reflect on any fiction or nonfiction book, without overwhelming them (or you).

Whether you're teaching genre study, planning a book project, or assigning independent reading, these no-prep flipbooks give students structure and voice.

✅ What’s Included:

20 print-and-go book report templates, organized by genre:

Fiction Flipbooks:

• General Fiction

• Realistic Fiction

• Historical Fiction

• Mystery

• Science Fiction

• Fantasy

• Fairy Tale

• Tall Tale

• Myths

• Legends

Nonfiction Flipbooks:

• General Informational

• Biography

• Poetry

• Holiday

• Animal

• States

• Country

• Solar System

• Inventions

• Explorers

💡 Why Teachers & Homeschool Parents Love These:

• Perfect for independent reading, book clubs, or early finishers

• Great for genre-based units or literacy centers

• Differentiates easily across reading levels

• Encourages deeper thinking without long, complicated projects

• Engaging format that supports reluctant readers and writers

Each flipbook focuses on comprehension, not fluff, while keeping things fun and structured.

✂️ Low Prep, Big Payoff

Just print, cut, and fold. Students complete thoughtful responses under each flap, and you get a clear picture of what they understood, without assigning a five-paragraph essay.

Turn them into a bulletin board display, portfolio piece, or presentation project!