6 Heartbreaking Summer Reads for Older Middle Graders
I’m a big crier. Movies, books, and even TV commercials can bring on the tears. Catch me during a milestone…
Young Readers
6 Reasons Young Readers LOVE Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man
Here are the reasons I believe that Dog Man, a “crime-biting canine who is part dog, part man, and all hero!”…
The Space Between: A Guest Post from A Swirl of Ocean Author Melissa Sarno
My friends and I spent a lot of that sticky-hot summer in the coolness of my basement. We taught my…
By the Seaside: 5 Middle Grade Books Set on or Near Cape Cod
Summertime calls for books set by the sea, whether they are poignant novels about friendship and family set in the…
From Dragons to Zombies: 6 Exciting New Action and Adventure Novels that will Make Summer Reading Fun!
Summer is still in full swing, and reading is a terrific way for kids to pass the time. Here are…
Wacky Summer Vacation Stories for Kids of All Ages
Whether your kids’ summer break is packed with car trips, plane rides, train treks, or fun-filled family staycations, there’s plenty…
Friendship, Art, and Family Are At the Center of Laura Tucker’s Debut Middle Grade All the Greys on Greene Street
Laura Tucker’s debut novel All the Greys on Greene Street takes place in 1981, throughout the network of streets and…
Reaching For the Moon: 8 Chapter and Middle Grade Books to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing
On July 20, 1969, astronaut Neil Armstrong put his left foot on the moon and said, “That’s one small step…
5 Back to School Confidence-Boosting Books for Middle Grade Readers
It’s no secret that the middle grade years can be fraught with awkwardness, embarrassment, and above all, change. But these…
Writing So Young Readers Feel Seen: A Guest Post From The Whispers Author Greg Howard
As a kid growing up out in the country in South Carolina, I knew I was different than the other…
Serafina Confronts a New Magical Threat in Serafina and the Seven Stars
Serafina grew up as the rat-catcher of the Vanderbilt’s grand estate in the North Carolina mountains, and in her first…
9 Hilarious Books for Kids Headed to (or Back to) Middle School
Middle grade readers are often headed to a new school, which can feel exciting, but also worrying. These nine realistic…
9 Middle Grade Novels Filled with Magic, Adventure, and Tiny Pomeranian Sidekicks
Gearing up for summer? Start by creating a reading list for your littles! Fortunately, we’ve got you covered with these…
6 Compelling Stories for Superhero Fans
Whether it’s Pixar’s The Incredibles, Marvel’s The Avengers, or DC’s Wonder Woman, superhero stories enchant us. We know there are…
Surviving the Monster Apocalypse: An Interview With The Last Kids on Earth Author Max Brallier
What if you were the last kid on earth? That’s the dramatic question Jack Sullivan and his friends have to…
Easy Ways to Enjoy Fewer Screens and More Sunshine This Summer
If there’s one thing most of us can agree on, it’s that we all—kids and adults alike—could use less screen…
Sparring With Boys, Keeping a Dream Calendar, and Setting Her Sights on the 2024 Olympics: An Interview With 12-year-old Jesselyn Silva
When you were 10 years old… director Emily Sheskin made a short, award-winning film about you, your father, and your…
An Interview With Kobe Bryant of The Wizenard Series: From NBA Superstar to Author
The Wizenard Series: Training Camp is the first volume of a new fantasy series created byKobe Bryant and written by Wesley…
Ahoy! 6 Action-Packed Adventure Series for Reluctant Readers
Once your reader is hooked on this series, they’ll want to go back and explore the five previous books. Meanwhile,…