Middle Grade Books
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
Jacqueline Woodson’s Most Beautiful, Impactful Books for Young Readers
Jacqueline Woodson has made a career out of breaking down barriers and smashing glass ceilings for children and teens through her remarkable writing. Here are some of our favorite books written by the unparalleled author.
Tips & Advice
How Books Can Help Parents Tackle Tough Topics with Kids
While my daughters and I enjoy reading for fun and entertainment, I’m grateful that books can also encourage us to dig deeper and explore topics that can be tough to talk about with kids.
All Ages
The Best Children's and YA Books of December 2018
December is upon us and alongside the colder climes are new stories to interest fans of picture books, middle grade books, and young adult books.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
8 Wonderful Books by Joseph Bruchac for Children and Teens
Joseph Bruchac’s stories honor human complexity and connection in ways that entertain, inspire, and move readers at every stage. Here are just a few of our favorites in the massive Bruchac canon.
Tween
An Educator’s Guide To Building Empathy With Books
Download and print this free Educator’s Guide filled with discussion questions and activities that help students explore themes like empathy, compassion, and inclusion through middle grade stories.
All Ages
The Best Children’s and YA Books of November 2018
Our top picks for the month include a mix of charming picture books, imaginative middle grade adventures, and diverse YA fantasy and sci-fi.
Tween
6 Middle Grade Books About Off-Beat Sports for Young Readers
Is your tween more into bowling than basketball? In Your Shoes author Donna Gephart suggests these novels about off-beat sports for tween readers who don’t enjoy playing traditional sports.
Tween
Setting a Spooky Scene: The Foggy Night and Fairy Tale That Inspired Small Spaces
Small Spaces draws not only from the scares of my beloved Goosebumps, the fairy tales I loved as a child, and the autumn atmosphere ... but also from the portal fantasy that I loved growing up.
Tween
Why I Wrote a Middle Grade Novel About a Child Without a Home
When Susin Nielsen began setting pen to paper, she had no idea just how “of the moment” her new middle grade novel, No Fixed Address, would be in 2018.
Tween
Teen
Carl Hiaasen on Writing Kids’ Books with Humor and Heart
We chatted with Carl Hiaasen, author of our Book Club for Kids pick Hoot, about penning realistic, humorous stories with themes that feel relatable to young readers.
All Ages
The Best Children’s and YA Books of October 2018
This month’s best new releases include beautiful and engaging picture books, thought-provoking middle grade reads, and fantastical YA page-turners.
Tween
A Printable Educator’s Guide to Graphic Novels
This free Educator’s Guide contains easy-to-apply discussion questions (and a “make your own graphic novel” activity) to enrich your curriculum and help students get the most out of any graphic novel.
