According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, one in five adults experiences a mental health issue every year, and half of mental health conditions begin by age 14. Yet even with its prevalence, mental health remains a somewhat taboo topic. So it makes sense that mental health concerns would be an important issue to […]
Blushing, sweating, giggling, squirming in your seat: These are all signs of a first crush in middle school. It can feel so thrilling, but also confusing—and even mortifying—when you feel your chest tighten and your heart race. And if your friends notice… Help?! What is happening? Check out some of our favorite contemporary middle grade […]
It’s the 20th anniversary of Barnes & Noble’s Summer Reading Program, and we’re celebrating it in style! Each summer Barnes & Noble gives young readers the opportunity to earn a free book by reading three books and completing a journal about the books they’ve read. It’s a great way to encourage kids to make reading […]