Middle Grade Books
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The Best Children's and YA Books of August 2017
From an underwater retelling of “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” to sparkly unicorns, wicked bugs, and twisty magic, there’s lots of reading fun to be had this month.
Tween
How I Found My Surrogate Family, and Strength, in a Most Unlikely Place
I believe in finding unexpected friendships. I believe in loving and supporting people who maybe seem different from us but really are so much the same.
Tween
A Hilarious and Heartfelt Romp Down the Yellow Brick Road: A Q&A with Holly Goldberg Sloan
Featuring a laugh-out-loud narrator and a cast of memorable supporting characters, Holly Goldberg Sloan's Short is an inspiring story that tweens won’t soon forget.
Tween
Bravo! 11 Terrific Books for Tweens Who Love Musical Theater
Aspiring thespians and musical theater lovers will uncover all the drama and intrigue of the stage between the pages of these middle grade stories.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
The Best Children’s and YA Books of July 2017
July's new releases include exciting adventure stories, LOL-worthy comedies, edge-of-your-seat dramas, and thought-provoking historical fiction.
Tween
10 Middle Grade Adventures for Kids Interested in But Not Yet Ready for YA
Adventure-loving tweens who are drawn to, but not quite ready for, the thrilling action of teen series like The Hunger Games are sure to get hooked on these fast-paced middle grade stories.
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Growing Reader
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Teen
The Best Children's and YA Books of June 2017
June's new releases offer plenty of unforgettable tales — from singing skeletons to a wedding planner down on love to a book that promises (wink, wink) it won't be fun.
Tween
10 Thoughtful Novels That Deal with Divorce for Tweens
If you know a middle grade reader who is struggling to understand their parents’ separation or divorce, we hope these books will help them feel a little less alone.
Tween
Ruth Behar on Being Broken and Finding Strength
We chatted with the author of Lucky Broken Girl about her semi-autobiographical novel for middle grade readers and finding the strength to move through life’s obstacles.
Tween
Seawater in the Veins and Words in the Heart: A Q&A with Lauren Wolk
Lauren Wolk, author of Wolf Hollow and Beyond the Bright Sea, chatted with us about her books' vibrant settings and characters, and shared the books she's loved reading most with her family.
Tween
Teen
Journeys to Space and to Self: A Q&A with Author Jack Cheng
Author Jack Cheng on his first novel for young readers, See You in the Cosmos, crafting fictional characters that are real, and believing in the goodness of strangers.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
The Best Children's and YA Books of May 2017
This month's new releases are packed with all manner of literary fun. From a cryptic cipher to taco-loving dragons to a charming rom-com and, yes, even Bigfoot, May has a little something for every kind of book lover.
