Middle Grade Books
Growing Reader
Tween
The Best Middle Grade & Chapter Books of 2024
Featuring adventure stories, laugh-out-loud reads, and books that tackle real-life situations, here are the years' most notable chapter and middle grade books.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Fresh and Festive: Brand-New Children’s Books To Read This Christmas
Fresh-as-the-fallen-snow, these brand-new Christmas stories are the perfect way to enjoy the holiday season as a family.
Tween
Sad Books Say So Much: 8 Books That Give Fourth and Fifth Graders All the Feels
When kids are asked about their favorite genre, many of them say, “I love sad books.” Here are some of the best kid-recommended “sad” reads.
All Ages
The Best New Children's & YA Books of November
From cheerful picture books to fast-paced adventure novels, we have your reading needs covered with this month’s best books.
Growing Reader
Tween
Books Like Dog Man: 15 Series for Fans of Dav Pilkey
Like Dog Man, these series — packed with laugh-out-loud plots and fun-filled illustrations — will keep reluctant readers and the adults who love them engaged.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
Huddle Up and Read: 10 Books About Football for Kids
If you have a football-obsessed kid at home, there’s no better way to encourage them to read than introducing them to a few books about the sport they love.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
The Best New Children's & YA Books of September
From gorgeous picture books by celebrity authors to action-packed YA novels, Here are the most exciting books coming your way this month.
Tween
Fitting In, Sticking Out, and Finding Yourself: 20 Books for Middle Schoolers
Here are 20 books for kids — ranging from funny to sad to dramatic — that accurately portray the ups and downs of middle school life, and how to survive it.
Growing Reader
Tween
New Middle Grade & Chapter Books Kids Will Love in Fall 2024
A new season means new books are coming out! Here are some terrific middle grade and chapter books releasing this fall that you won’t want to miss!
Tween
Libros En Español: Top Picks for Middle Grade Readers in Spanish
From tales of friendship to epic quests, this collection offers endless opportunities for tween readers to explore, imagine, and grow.
Tween
18 Books That Kids Say Have Helped Them Find Their Own Voice
We asked tween readers to share some of the books that have helped them discover their own voice and develop their own view of the world.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
The Best New Children's and YA Books of July
Whether you’re enjoying the remaining summer days or gearing up to send kiddos back to school, here are the best books publishing this month.
Tween
13 Page-Turning Series That Middle Grade Readers Love
If you want your child to read more, a tried and true strategy is to get them hooked on a great series. These kid-approved options are highly engrossing according to young readers.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Better Together: Kids’ Books About Sisters and Sisterhood
Sisters can be your biggest tormentor and staunchest supporter. These kids' books about sisters can help girls navigate the joy, laughter, fights, and tears of this incredible journey called sisterhood.
