Middle Grade Books
Tween
Why Kids Need the Freedom To Choose the Books They Read
If we want to pass a love of reading to the next generation, we have to allow them to have joy when they read. This sometimes means reading books with fart jokes, books with wizards that defeat evil, graphic novels, series, and books that speak truths that resonate with kids. Unfortunately, these books are often banned.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Jennifer L. Holm’s Most Fantastic, Fun-Filled Kids’ Books
Whether you gravitate towards historical fiction, graphic novels, or something in between, you’ll adore these highlights from Jennifer L. Holm’s enormous collection of books.
Tween
How Growing Up in a Ghost Town Inspired a Novel
The best ghost towns are full of stories, discoveries, mysteries, and possibilities — and that’s exactly what I found in the ghost town where I grew up.
Tween
9 Books for Tweens That Weave Spanish Into Their Narratives
Books that deftly incorporate Spanish into their storylines are perfect for tweens looking to discover a small piece of home in their next read or who simply want to learn some Spanish as they flip the pages.
Tween
Wade Hudson and Cheryl Willis Hudson Discuss We Rise, We Resist, We Raise Our Voices
Cheryl Willis Hudson and Wade Hudson’s new anthology features poems, essays, letters, art, and more, all part of a collective message of love designed to empower young readers.
Tween
Tight Is a Reflection of Real-Life Kids and the Settings They Know
Kids will love the books if the books love them. I have taught middle school for nearly 20 years and I feel that is true. My dream as a teacher is my dream as an author: to provide books for kids to love, books that will love kids back, and to share stories that help them see things as more complex.
All Ages
The Best Children’s and YA Books of September 2018
We’ve pulled together this month’s most exciting releases for children’s, middle grade, and YA book readers, which include STEM-inspired books, funny adventures, timely fiction, and much more.
Tween
19 Must-Read Middle Grade Books of Fall 2018
This fall, don’t forget to nurture yourself with great books. These are the most exciting middle grade releases for tweens to pick up this season.
Tween
Help! My Editor Is a Fifth Grader!
Sometimes, a middle grade novel just needs a fresh pair of eyes — or 34 of them.
Tween
Teen
10 Kids’ Audiobooks Inspired by Folktales, Fairy Tales, and Mythology
We've rounded up some of the most fun-filled folktale, fairy tale, and mythology-inspired audiobooks for tweens and teens.
Tween
10 Female-Led Novels That Tween Boys (and Girls) Love
These middle grade books draw in boy and girl readers alike with their engaging plots, rich settings, and strong female protagonists.
Tween
Teen
11 Contemporary Diverse Novels for Middle Grade Readers
These diverse middle grade books feel truly contemporary. They offer authentic stories driven by character development, rich narrative voice, and modern-day plots, and they don’t shy away from difficult-to-grasp concepts.
