7 Books for fans of Percy Jackson
It’s difficult not to love the Percy Jackson universe. Rick Riordan’s worlds blend big casts effortlessly with both mythology and…
Young Readers
7 Books for Fans of The Thing About Jellyfish
But what should fans of her work read next? Here are seven books perfect for those looking for more books…
Cory Leonardo, Author of The Simple Art of Flying, Shares Some of Her Favorite MG Stories Featuring Animal Protagonists
When I set out to write The Simple Art of Flying, a present-day book told largely from the perspective of…
New from Rick Riordan Presents: Dragon Pearl, by Yoon Ha Lee
Min is a 13-year-old girl living on a backwater planet that never got completely terraformed, who happens to be a…
6 Robot Picture Books That Will Give You All the Feels
Robots are supposed to be cold, emotionless, and logical. But the robots that appear in kids’ picture books display the…
5 New or Upcoming MG Novels Starring LGBTQ Kids
It’s been a beautiful couple of years for LGBTQ Middle Grade novels, and it isn’t just because the number of…
7 Books for Talking to Kids About Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day always sneaks up on us. Another day off from school already?! While I’m busy thinking…
6 Amazing Authors Share Their Most Anticipated 2019 Middle Grade Reads
If your kid’s got a bookish gift card just bursting to be used, there is some seriously stellar middle grade…
11 Inspiring Middle Grade Authors Chime in with Their New Year’s Resolutions
Now that 2018 is nearing a close, it’s time for to ask, “What will I resolve to do next year?”…
8 of the Best Middle Grade Series to Binge Over the Holiday Break
Put on the kettle. Make some hot cocoa. And settle in with these incredible reads. It’s winter break, which means…
6 of the Best Chapter Book Series to Binge Over Holiday Break
Winter break approaches, which means that kids will be trapped inside with nothing to do but eat cookies and cause…
Listen Up: Five New Middle Grade Audio Books for Your Winter Road Trip
If you’re gearing up for a long car ride during the winter break with your middle schoolers, it’s a good…
Family Book Club: December 2018 Edition
The last month of the year has finally arrived, and with it comes the festivities of the holiday season and…
5 Books for Young Readers That Focus on Empathy
“A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees.”…
15 Of Your Favorite Middle Grade Authors Share The Books They’re Most Thankful For
It’s the most (we hope!) wonderful time of the year. Time to take stock, revisit what’s been done and be…
7 Books That Celebrate Native American and Indigenous Stories
Thanksgiving is often associated with three things: turkey feasts, football, and Native Americans. Relegated to “the day pilgrims and Native…
Why We Love Rick Riordan (and Your Kids Will Too)
Riordan, known as “Uncle Rick” to many of his fans, is one of the best loved writers for kids and…
7 Awesome New Middle Grade Graphic Novels
Walk into any bookstore or library or classroom and you’ll see kids reading graphic novels. Taking up an increasingly larger…
Middle Grade Books to Inspire and Entertain Young Chefs
Nothing quite as fun as kids in the kitchen! Cooking is a great way to grow and encourage science and…