Middle Grade Books

Tween

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.

Tween

How To Use Book Talks in the Classroom To Build Reading Excitement

While many readers find informal conversations about books rewarding, structured “book talks” are a powerful tool for convincing other readers to pick up a title, especially in the classroom.

Tween

10 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.

Tween

16 Girl-Centered Sci-Fi Novels for Middle Grade Readers

These action-packed science fiction books star female protagonists and transport tweens into worlds of space travel, aliens, robots, and not-yet-realized scientific inventions.

Growing Reader

Tween

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.

Tween

15 Books That 9- to 12-Year-Old Boys Say Are Awesome

According to tween boys — both avid and reluctant readers — these books were so engaging they didn’t want to put them down. See which titles they raved about.

Tween

Teen

Body-Positive Books for Curvy Tweens and Teens

Foster confidence in the next generation with these books that embrace curves and celebrate body positivity.

Growing Reader

Tween

10 Next Reads for Kids Who Love Raina Telgemeier

Young readers love Raina Telgemeier’s funny graphic novels. If your child devoured Smile, Sisters, and Drama, here are a few other books they might enjoy.

Growing Reader

Tween

Highly-Anticipated Middle Grade & Chapter Books of 2024

From beloved authors to splashy debuts, there are plenty of fantastic middle grade and chapter books for kids to look forward to in 2024.

Pre-K

Growing Reader

Fresh and Festive: Brand-New Children’s Books To Read This Christmas

Fresh-as-the-fallen-snow, these brand-new Christmas stories are the perfect way to enjoy the holiday season as a family.

All Ages

The Best Children's and YA Books of December

Whether you’re looking for a last-minute holiday gift or something for your kid to read over the winter break, you’ll find plenty of excellent ideas on this list.