Middle Grade Books
Tween
14 Kid-Approved Middle Grade Books That Tackle Mental Health
Books with thoughtful portrayals of characters who encounter mental health issues can offer tween readers comfort, connection, and inspiration.
Growing Reader
Tween
The Best Middle Grade & Chapter Books of 2021
From wacky graphic novels to remarkable memoirs to transfixing historical fiction, we’ve rounded up the best middle grade and chapter books of 2021.
Growing Reader
Tween
Giddy Up, Readers! The Best Horse Books for Kids Ages 8 - 12
For the horse-loving kiddo in your life, the next best thing to riding one of these magnificent creatures is reading about them in books. Here are a few well-loved horse stories to get them started.
Tween
The Best Books of 2020 for Tweens
With 2020 coming to a close, it’s the perfect time to take a look back at all the great books the year had to offer for middle grade readers.
Growing Reader
Tween
21 Middle Grade & Chapter Books to Dive Into This Fall 2020
Whether a thoughtful examination of dealing with family tragedy, a rip-roaring adventure, a thrilling fantasy, or a book designed to help young readers understand – and put into context – current events, there’s plenty to get excited about.
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Growing Reader
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16 Medal-Worthy Ice Skating Books for Kids
Get ready to hit the ice with these captivating picture books and middle grade reads featuring all kinds of ice skaters!
Tween
11 Middle Grade Books for Environmentally Conscious Kids
Reading books with environmental themes can help tweens understand how their individual choices have consequences for the planet, its animals, and even other people.
Growing Reader
Tween
The Most-Anticipated Middle Grade & Chapter Books of 2020
In 2020, you’ll find dozens of uplifting, heartfelt, meaningful, and adventurous stories that your kids will love diving into.
Tween
Spooky (But Not Too Scary!) Books for Middle Grade Readers
If your middle schooler is ready for something a little scary, try these spooky titles that should definitely keep them hooked — and creep them out a bit.
Tween
15 Fantastic Middle Grade Books Hitting Shelves in Fall 2019
From a poignant World War II graphic novel to books containing magic, friendship, humor, and even some scares, the fall season brings with it a good book (or three) for every kind of reader.
Tween
Page-Turning Classics for 9- to 12-Year-Olds
Some kids may think of classics as a dusty, centuries-old brick of a book. We've compiled a selection of true classics tween readers will treasure for the rest of their lives.
Tween
Unexpected Paths: Encouraging Middle Grade Readers to Look Beyond the Obvious
Middle grade books have the power to depict different paths and how to find them at a time when everything seems to be changing in a young person’s life and the “right” path might not seem obvious.
