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16 Great Middle Grade Books to Read in 2016

Whether your tween's book tastes run to fantasy, humor, or stories based on real life experiences, they'll find much to love in 2016's new releases.

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Growing Reader

The 50 Best Books for 7- and 8-Year-Olds

What are the best books for 7-year-olds and 8-year-olds? Our panel of experts list their top 50 children's books for developing readers.

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Just For Fun

2015’s Biggest Moments in Children’s and YA Literature

We could write a whole book about what made 2015 such a special year for children's and YA literature, but we’ve winnowed the highlights down to a shortlist.

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The Children's Books That Took Our Breath Away in 2015

The Brightly contributors' choices for the best children's and YA books of 2015 contain innovative literary themes, illustrations, styles, and more.

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Teen

Writing for Teens, Tweens, and In-betweens: 8 YA Authors Who Also Rock Middle Grade

These eight wildly gifted authors have taken their talents outside the more adult themes of YA to create extraordinary stories for middle grade readers.

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Tween

5 Books That Have Fourth and Fifth Graders Seriously Cracking Up

Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Dork Diaries top kids' recommendations, but they're not the only funny books out there. These "kid-approved” books also have kids busting up.

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Tween

Cutting Through the Mud: A Q&A with Louis Sachar

Louis Sachar, beloved author of Holes, discusses the scientific inspiration behind his new book, Fuzzy Mud, the writing habits he diligently follows, and how his audience has changed over the years.

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Growing Reader

How to Start Reading Chapter Books With Your Preschooler or Kindergartner

Reading a chapter book is really different from reading a picture book. Here are a few helpful tips for developing the skills to engage with a longer book.

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Growing Reader

At-Home Reading Activities for 6-Year-Olds

Help your 6-year-old child grow into an expert reader with these fun, at-home reading activities.

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Tween

Books as Bridges to the Cold War and Beyond: A Chat with Author Gayle Rosengren

Author Gayle Rosengren discusses the historical setting for her newest novel for middle grade readers, Cold War on Maplewood Street, shares her dream pen pal, her new favorite book, and more.

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Tween

16 Books Tweens Can Look Forward to This Fall

Get ready for kids who turn green, unexpected spies, ghosts, scientific breakthroughs, and a nod to the classics. Here are the best new middle grade books coming out this fall.

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Tween

10 Classics for Kids (That They’ll Actually Enjoy Reading)

The eleven classics listed here all share an important characteristic: they’re interesting to real readers!

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