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8 New Middle Grade Books Featuring AANHPI Voices

Here are eight great new middle grade novels to read for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

New, Middle Grade Books for Jewish American Heritage Month

Readers will love these books, whether they're looking for two kids stuck in a bar mitzvah time loop or even a World War II spy story.

Love This Middle Grade Classic? Try This Book Next!

Here are five new middle grade book recommendations based on your favorite classic, from a puzzle-filled mystery to fantasy adventure.

Middle Grade Graphic Novels About Crushes and First Kisses

From school trips to the best theater experiences ever, tweens will love these five middle grade graphic novels about first crushes.

8 Great New Middle Grade Sci-Fi Stories for Your Library Shelves

From aliens to robots, time travel to superpowers, these stories are packed with exciting sci-fi adventures.

10 Great New Middle Grade Books Out in March 2025

Whether the middle grade reader in your life loves fantasy, horror, or contemporary fiction, there's something for them on this list.

10 Epic Fantasy Books for Middle Grade Readers

These 10 books are all about family, friends, and magic. Here are 10 great epic fantasy books for middle grade readers.

Where to Start Reading Gail Carson Levine’s Bold and Magical Middle Grade Books

From a beloved Cinderella retelling to a historical novel in 15th-century Spain, here's where to start reading Gail Carson Levine.

9 of the Best New and Recent Middle Grade Mysteries

There's something for every reader in these great new and recent middle grade releases, from murder mysteries to sports-based graphic novels.

10 of the Best New Children’s Books Out August 2024

New children's books out in August 2024 include new picture books about puberty, a terrifying new horror novel, and more.