Middle Grade Books
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
The Best Children’s and YA Books of November 2018
Our top picks for the month include a mix of charming picture books, imaginative middle grade adventures, and diverse YA fantasy and sci-fi.
Tween
6 Middle Grade Books About Off-Beat Sports for Young Readers
Is your tween more into bowling than basketball? In Your Shoes author Donna Gephart suggests these novels about off-beat sports for tween readers who don’t enjoy playing traditional sports.
Tween
Setting a Chilling Scene: The Foggy Night and Fairy Tale That Inspired Small Spaces
Small Spaces draws not only from the scares of my beloved Goosebumps, the fairy tales I loved as a child, and the autumn atmosphere ... but also from the portal fantasy that I loved growing up.
Tween
Why I Wrote a Middle Grade Novel About a Child Without a Home
When Susin Nielsen began setting pen to paper, she had no idea just how “of the moment” her new middle grade novel, No Fixed Address, would be in 2018.
Tween
Teen
Carl Hiaasen on Writing Kids’ Books with Humor and Heart
We chatted with Carl Hiaasen, author of our Book Club for Kids pick Hoot, about penning realistic, humorous stories with themes that feel relatable to young readers.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
The Best Children’s and YA Books of October 2018
This month’s best new releases include beautiful and engaging picture books, thought-provoking middle grade reads, and fantastical YA page-turners.
Tween
A Printable Educator’s Guide to Graphic Novels
This free Educator’s Guide contains easy-to-apply discussion questions (and a “make your own graphic novel” activity) to enrich your curriculum and help students get the most out of any graphic novel.
Tween
Why Kids Need the Freedom To Choose the Books They Read
If we want to pass a love of reading to the next generation, we have to allow them to have joy when they read. This sometimes means reading books with fart jokes, books with wizards that defeat evil, graphic novels, series, and books that speak truths that resonate with kids. Unfortunately, these books are often banned.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Jennifer L. Holm’s Most Fantastic, Fun-Filled Kids’ Books
Whether you gravitate towards historical fiction, graphic novels, or something in between, you’ll adore these highlights from Jennifer L. Holm’s enormous collection of books.
Tween
How Growing Up in a Ghost Town Inspired a Novel
The best ghost towns are full of stories, discoveries, mysteries, and possibilities — and that’s exactly what I found in the ghost town where I grew up.
Tween
9 Books for Tweens That Weave Spanish Into Their Narratives
Books that deftly incorporate Spanish into their storylines are perfect for tweens looking to discover a small piece of home in their next read or who simply want to learn some Spanish as they flip the pages.
Tween
Wade Hudson and Cheryl Willis Hudson Discuss We Rise, We Resist, We Raise Our Voices
Cheryl Willis Hudson and Wade Hudson’s new anthology features poems, essays, letters, art, and more, all part of a collective message of love designed to empower young readers.
