Middle Grade Books
Tween
5 Middle Grade Books for Fans of Frindle
Young readers around the world have adored Frindle since it was first published in 1996. If your readers are hooked by this sweet and funny school story, chances are they’ll love these too.
Tween
You've Got Mail! Holly Goldberg Sloan and Meg Wolitzer Team Up for To Night Owl From Dogfish
Nothing beats two beloved authors penning a wonderful new story together! Read on as Meg Wolitzer and Holly Goldberg Sloan chat about their authentic, sweet, and funny book.
Tween
The Importance of Queer Representation in Middle Grade Fiction
While the YA genre is burgeoning with queer representation, books for middle grade readers are still sadly lacking such characters, themes, and stories.
All Ages
The Best Children's and YA Books of February 2019
We’ve rounded up some of February’s best new releases for picture books, middle grade, and YA readers. From picture books all about birthdays to moving tales of friendship to a thrilling murder mystery, there's a lot of great reading to pack into such a short month.
Tween
Teen
Not All Myths Are Old: Modern Mythology and Legends for Tweens and Teens
Writers are coming up with new forms of mythology all the time. Here are some fascinating modern myths and legends for tweens and teens.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
‘Reading Gives Us Hope’: A Q&A with Bestselling Author Jacqueline Woodson
We were thrilled to ask the author of Harbor Me about writing, reading, and her platform as the current National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature.
Tween
The Unsung Hero of Birdsong, USA Uncovers the History of African American WWII Heroes
Brenda Woods’s new novel for tweens highlights the little-known history of the 761st Tank Battalion, an African American military unit that served during World War II.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
Read Globally: 6 Kids’ Books Inspired by the Dominican Republic
We’ve collected a few picture books and middle grade reads that capture just a small piece of the beauty of the Dominican Republic.
All Ages
The Best Children’s and YA Books of January 2019
This month’s best titles include creative picture books, thought-provoking middle grade reads, rewarding young adult stories, and more.
Tween
The Most Exciting Middle Grade Books of 2019
From historical fiction to action-filled adventures, these are the amazing titles for tweens that will be at the top of our reading list this year.
Tween
Heartfelt Middle Grade Books That Will Make You Cry
In these middle grade books, the emotions resonate deeply, the stories are heartfelt, and their characters will linger with readers long after they’ve finished the last pages.
Tween
20 of the Most Buzzed-About Middle Grade Books of 2018
Tweens had a lot to explore in 2018, including middle grade books from debut authors and new releases from major players like Dave Eggers, Wendy Mass, and Rebecca Stead.
