10 Inspiring Picture Books for Young Readers Interested in Social Justice
Even books for our youngest readers can prove that you’re never too young to have conviction in your beliefs and…
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Well, That Was Awkward is a Laugh-Out-Loud Novel for the Tough Middle School Years
In her latest novel, Well, That was Awkward, author Rachel Vail brings us her classic wit and humor in a book…
8 Feel-Good Middle Grade Stories to Start the Year Off Right
There’s nothing better than cozying up with the kind of book that tells the truth about the world and still…
8 Reasons I’ve Reread the The Secret Garden Countless Times
The Reasons I’ve Reread series gives us an opportunity to share some of our most treasured books (that we’ve reread…
6 of the Scariest Ghosts in Middle Grade
With everyone giddy about costumes and candy this October, there are a lot kids who are also seeking a good…
5 Extraordinary Characters Who Struggle With Dyslexia
One of the most common learning disabilities, dyslexia affects many young people but can often go misdiagnosed and mistreated. From…
7 New Graphic Novel Series for Young Readers
With school in full swing, reading for pleasure should still be a priority, and these brand new graphic novels are…
6 Truly Creepy Middle Grade Books to Spook Out Your Summer
Halloween is just one day of the year: That’s clearly not enough time to pack in the spook, especially for…
5 Middle Grade Novels With Older Siblings Off to College
As summer nears its end, many children not only face the anticipation of a new school year, but they also…
Listen Up: Six Terrific Middle Grade Audio Books for Your Summer Road Trips
There are only so many games of “I Spy” and riveting renditions of “Ninety-nine Bottles of Beer on the Wall”…
10 Graduation Gift Books for Your Preschool, Kindergarten, and Middle School Graduates
With graduation season in full swing, there’s no better way to celebrate these important academic milestones than with the gift…
Eric Dinerstein’s What Elephants Know is a Modern-Day Jungle Book
One of my favorite stories to tell is about “the time I was seven years old and I rode an…
Fans of Magic Will Love Nothing Up My Sleeve
In Nothing Up My Sleeve, award-winning author Diana López brings us a story about magic. The kind of magic that comes…
5 Middle Grade Books with Awesome Grandmas
We all have that image of the stereotypical granny with a gray-haired bun propped on her head and knitting needles…
The Magic of Summer and Friendship in Ally Condie’s Summerlost
When I think of the summers of my childhood, I always imagine the freedom of being outside, climbing trees, and…
For Kids Who Love Guardians of the Galaxy, Get Ready for Rocket and Groot!
Young fans of the Guardians of the Galaxy universe are in for a treat: Rocket and Groot are back in a…
8 Recommended Middle Grade Reads for Black History Month
We can’t tell the story of America without reflecting upon the ways in which African Americans have shaped our history,…
Simon Thorn and the Wolf’s Den Kicks Off a Thrilling New Middle Grade Series for Animal Lovers
The author of two young adult series, The Blackcoat Rebellion and The Goddess Test, Aimée Carter has introduced an exciting middle grade series…