Adventure
Tween
17 Middle Grade Books to Look Forward to in 2017
Check out our list of incredible 2017 middle grade books! We’ve found 17 brand-new stories coming out in 2017 that we think tweens will love.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Bookshelf Must-Have: The Dinosaur Disaster
Light, smart, and entertaining, The Dinosaur Disaster is a fun adventure for all. Pick it up for your family today!
Growing Reader
Tween
Author Lou Anders On Norse Mythology, Strong Female Heroines, and Gaming
Lou Anders and his editor chat about the inspiration behind the Thrones & Bones series, the importance of gender-balanced characters, and the role of board games in his books.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
6 Awesome, Original Superheroes from Children’s Literature
If you want to introduce your Avenger- or Batman-loving kids to some “new” heroes with awesome literary pedigrees, suggest these funny, original superfriends from the world of kids’ books.
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
12 Girls from Fiction Who Are Their Own Heroes
These twelve young heroines from children’s literature reflect the strong and independent females kids see — and love — in the real world.
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
Gotta Catch ‘Em All! 14 Books for Kids Obsessed with Pokémon Go
If your Pokémon Go-loving kids are draining your cell phone battery and using up your data, here are some fun and captivating books you can hand them instead.
Tween
What Tweens Read When They’re Feeling Down
Kari Riedel asked kids what types of books help them feel better when they're sad. She was touched by the honesty and diversity of their answers.
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
Braving It: 14 Books That Teach Children to Be Adventurous
When James Campbell's daughter turned 15 they began a trip into the heart of Alaska. But the seed of adventure was planted years before — with the books they read together.
Growing Reader
Tween
Sweet Dreams: Non-Scary Bedtime Books for Independent Readers
This list includes funny, suspenseful, thought-provoking reads that are all kid-approved for a sound sleep.
Teen
Love Is in the Air: 11 Teen Romance Books
These eleven teen romances are guaranteed to make you fall in love — at least for a few hours.
Growing Reader
Tween
Museums, Magic, and Mustering Bravery: A Q&A with Karen Foxlee
We chatted with Karen Foxlee, author of Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy, about her unlikely heroine, a special snack, and what she hopes readers will take away from her modern-day fairy tale.
Growing Reader
Tween
The Books Kids Say They Can’t Wait to Read in 2016
We asked third through sixth graders across the country what they were most excited to read in 2016. Here are the books they can’t wait to crack open.
