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Books That Teach Life Skills to Tweens

Books are an excellent way to encourage tweens to learn how to cook, clean, camp, use money, and deal with challenging social situations. Here are some fantastic titles that teach life skills to tweens.

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18 Books That Kids Say Have Helped Them Find Their Own Voice

We asked tween readers to share some of the books that have helped them discover their own voice and develop their own view of the world.

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The Ultimate Summer Reading List for Kids Ages 9 – 12

Full of fantasy, mystery, adventure, and fun, find books for tweens guaranteed to make summer reading a blast.

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Let's Get Real: 21 Realistic Fiction Books for Kids Ages 9 - 12

Books that reflect everyday life have their own magic for tweens — whether they’re about playing sports, dealing with family difficulties, or navigating friendships.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Role Models in Science Fiction? My Daughters Asked Where They Were

It was a weeknight and one of my twin daughters, who was in middle school at the time, had marched into the room, brandishing a book she’d finished. “Why are books with science in them always about boys?” she wanted to know.

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Braaaains: 8 Tales of the Zombie Apocalypse for Tweens

If you have a monster-loving middle schooler at home, here are eight books about dealing with the zombie apocalypse that they should absolutely love.

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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.

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Bookshelf Must-Have: 5 Worlds: The Sand Warrior

Action-packed storytelling, amazing artwork, adventure, and magic combine in our latest Bookshelf Must-Have pick, an out-of-this-world graphic novel for tweens.

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Guys in Love: Great Reads for Tween Boys Who Are Crushing

One day they'll look back at the crushes, heartaches, and misunderstandings and laugh. Until then, these heartfelt and humorous books should see them through.

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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.

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Ruth Behar on Being Broken and Finding Strength

We chatted with the author of Lucky Broken Girl about her semi-autobiographical novel for middle grade readers and finding the strength to move through life’s obstacles.

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