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The 50 Best Books for 11- and 12-Year-Olds

What are the best books for 11- and 12-year-olds? Preteens need good books that both resonate with their complex lives as well as educate and entertain them. Our experts selected these 50 excellent titles that appeal to a range of interests, backgrounds, and even moods.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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