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13 Nonfiction Kids’ Books That Celebrate Black Excellence

These fantastic reads center on Black figures throughout history who embodied excellence in their respective fields and inspired those around them.

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Must-Read New Installments of Popular Middle Grade and YA Series

Whether you’re already reading one of these series or looking for something fresh to devour, now is a great time to catch up on these YA sagas — in advance of their gripping final pages.

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The Most-Anticipated Middle Grade and Chapter Books of 2026

Get a first look at 2026’s top upcoming middle grade and chapter books for young readers, including fantasy, adventure, and graphic novel picks.

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The Best Middle Grade & Chapter Books of 2025

2025 was a banner year for books, and these are some of the best middle grade and chapter books for readers from 3rd-6th grade.

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13 Scary Books for Middle Grade Readers

If your tween is ready for stories with thrills and chills, these middle grade books are creepy, fun, and doable for younger horror fans.

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Read Globally: Kids' Books About Indian History and Culture

Introduce kids to India’s rich heritage with books that celebrate its folktales, traditions, and history.

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New Middle Grade & Chapter Books Coming in Fall 2025

A new season means new books are coming out! Here are some terrific middle grade and chapter books releasing this fall that you won’t want to miss!

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12 Extra-Exciting Action-Adventure Books With Girls at the Center

If the tween in your life is hooked on stories about adventurous girls with exciting quests and nail-biting danger, these middle grade novels will deliver.

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15 Contemporary Diverse Novels for Middle Grade Readers

These diverse middle grade books offer authentic stories that resonate with the times in which we live today.

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20 Short Middle Grade Books Under 250 Pages

Having trouble motivating your tween to read? Shorter middle grade books offer zippy pacing and tight prose that moves the plot forward.

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Must-Read Mystery Books for Tweens

If your young reader likes suspense, adventure, deciphering clues (and maybe a little snooping), these mystery chapter books are sure to be a hit.

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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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10 Authentic Middle Grade Books About Autism

Embrace the beauty of neurodiversity with these middle grade books about autism that offer positive, accurate portrayals of what it means to be autistic.

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Great Greek Mythology Books for Kids

From immortal gods and heroes to unusual creatures and demigods, these Greek mythology books for children are filled with action, drama, and adventure.

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