Middle Grade Books
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12 Authors on the Banned Books They’ll Never Forget
To celebrate Banned Books Week, we asked authors to share the banned or challenged book that made a lasting impact on them as young people. Here are the books that have stayed with them through the years.
Growing Reader
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Teen
9 Standout Verse Novels for Kids and Teens Reading Below Grade Level
These novels for elementary schoolers, middle schoolers, and teens are standouts for their memorable characters and plots and the ways that the authors use verse to tell the stories.
Tween
No Grown-Ups in Sight: The Freedom of Middle Grade Adventures
In middle grade literature, and life, the ultimate fantasy is the freedom to do what you want, just you and maybe another kid, no grown-ups in sight.
Tween
Showing the Next Generation the Heroism and Courage of 9/11 Through Story
We chatted with Tom Rinaldi about adapting his book The Red Bandanna, a stunning biography of a young man who saved several lives on 9/11, for middle grade readers.
Tween
Cassie Beasley on Hidden Talents, Hard Work, and Tangling with Swamp Creatures
We were thrilled to chat with Cassie Beasley to get an inside look at the inspiration behind her highly anticipated new book, Tumble and Blue, hear what messages she hopes readers will take away from the story, and discover her quirky little talent.
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Growing Reader
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The Best Children’s and YA Books of September 2017
From a new tale from Mark Twain to timely words from our friends on Sesame Street to a wise wishtree, world-consuming video game, and more, there are tons of great new reads to savor this September.
Tween
19 Middle Grade Books Tweens Will Love in Fall 2017
Get tweens back into the reading groove this school year with these fresh and exciting new releases. Check out fall's best books for middle grade readers.
Tween
Better Together: 10 of the Best Friendships in Middle Grade Lit
Middle grade books are full of beautiful friendships that teach us about strength, forgiveness, courage, loyalty, and love.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
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Teen
The Best Children's and YA Books of August 2017
From an underwater retelling of “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” to sparkly unicorns, wicked bugs, and twisty magic, there’s lots of reading fun to be had this month.
Tween
How I Found My Surrogate Family, and Strength, in a Most Unlikely Place
I believe in finding unexpected friendships. I believe in loving and supporting people who maybe seem different from us but really are so much the same.
Tween
A Hilarious and Heartfelt Romp Down the Yellow Brick Road: A Q&A with Holly Goldberg Sloan
Featuring a laugh-out-loud narrator and a cast of memorable supporting characters, Holly Goldberg Sloan's Short is an inspiring story that tweens won’t soon forget.
Tween
Bravo! 11 Terrific Books for Tweens Who Love Musical Theater
Aspiring thespians and musical theater lovers will uncover all the drama and intrigue of the stage between the pages of these middle grade stories.
