Middle grades

Try figuring out the whodunit before it's revealed in these page-turning 21 Middle Grade Mysteries that make great reads for tweens.

Books for tweens by Asian and Asian American-authors. A variety of genres perfect for Asian-Pacific Islander American Heritage Month.

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Looking for new middle grade books to read in 2022? Here's a list of 100 brilliant realistic, sci-fi, and historical fiction picks for you!

My Favorite Genre (Middle Grade Realistic Fiction)

A fun list of clever middle grade mystery books that kids will want to stay up late reading. Most are series, to capture the attention of reluctant readers.

Wow, September is already here. Can you believe how fast the summer went? If you’re doing a year-end appeal, it’s time to start getting ready for it. One of the most important component…

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This is my second in a series of posts about great diverse books by age / grade level. The first post shared some of my favorites for middle school, and this post contains my favorite middle grade books (think grades 4-6th). I love giving books as gifts and hope this serves as a useful resource! Diverse Middle Grade Books Contemporary realistic fiction Ghost by Jason Reynolds [National Book Award finalist]. Ghost is the first in a new middle grade series from talented author Jason Reynolds…

Debut Middle Grade, June-December 2022 – Literacious

8th grade readers are interested in a huge variety of nonfiction books. Some 8th graders are ready for more mature or complex content, while others are fully immersed in middle grade titles. Still others appreciate graphic-heavy books or browsable nonfiction. This list of our favorites includes books that will appeal to every type of 8th-grade reader. Let’s get started!

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With so many good books for 6th graders, which are the best choices for your 11 and 12-year-olds in 6th grade? I got you covered. I've read ALL of these books and know what is on grade level and what kids like based on my elementary grades teaching experience and parenting two readers.

Middle Grade Gets Real - 25 Titles About Tough Topics that are age-appropriate and a great starting point for discussions at home or at school!

The best upper middle grade books for kids ages 11-15 with a selection of genres including contemporary realism and historical fiction books, fantasy and science fiction.

61 Debut Middle Grade Authors in 2021 - January-March