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5 Great 2021 UK Middle Grade Novels to Check Out

Explore some of the excellent and UK middle grade novels, including fantasy and contemporary works, on the shelves right now, including Maggie Blue and the Dark World by Anna Goodall.

7 Diverse Jewish Children’s and YA Books

Add to your library and expand your knowledge of the Jewish community with this selection of diverse Jewish children’s and YA books, like Color Me In by Natasha Diaz.

Middle Grade Books That Help Unpack Complex Conversations

These middle grade books are perfect for cracking open complex conversations and honesty around all of the challenges of being young.

Magical Cities in Great Middle Grade Series (That Are Not Harry Potter)

Oh, oh, oh, it's magic! Visit eight magical places that are not Hogwarts in these mighty adventurous middle grade series about magical cities!

5 Feel-Good Middle Grade Audiobooks

When life is chaotic and stressful, and you or the kids need some uplifting and hope-inspiring reads, tune in to these feel-good middle grade audiobooks.

What’s the Deal With All of These Middle Grade Adaptations?

With even more middle grade adaptations on the horizon, it is the perfect opportunity to learn more about the middle grade books inspiring them.

25 of the Best Middle School Books for Today’s Readers

Read on for the best middle school books, ranging in topics from friendship to sisterhood to immigration, as well as just figuring yourself out.

Coming Back to YA as an Older Reader

A reader on returning to YA books--what that reading experience looks like as an adult and parent, and the books that pulled her back in.

The Island of Misfit Kids: 6 Children’s Books for The Rest of Us

These children's books for misfits feature kids who break out of the mold, rebel for good causes, and who are perfectly imperfect.

15 Books You Should Read If You Loved WONDER

WONDER is one of the most beloved and classic middle grade novels out there. If you absolutely loved it, you should check out these other books like WONDER.