#middle grade

18 Middle Grade Authors on Writing Girl Characters After Election

Eighteen middle grade authors talk about how the recent presidential election has changed how they think about and write girl characters in their stories.

Where’s The Love for Nonfiction for Young Readers?

Why don't we talk about nonfiction for middle grade and young adult readers as much as we should? A call to dig into these excellent books.

Excellent Nonfiction About Girls for Tween and Teen Readers

Must-read nonfiction about girls and women for young tween and teen readers.

Middle Grade Girl Detective Books Beyond Harriet the Spy

Middle grade detective stories for when you're done with Harriet the Spy

10 Middle Grade Fantasy Novels with Black Girl Leads

Fantasy novels for middle grade readers, all with black girl main characters.

There, I Fixed It: Author Kate Milford Solves Fictional Problems With Actual Books

Author and bookseller Kate Milford solves fictional problems with actual books.

100 Family Friendly Audiobooks

Family friendly audiobooks to listen to while you travel this summer!

“Stories Will Help You Understand Yourself”: An Interview About Censorship with Kate Messner

Award-winning middle grade author Kate Messner talks with us about censorship, why tough books matter, & how young (and old!) readers build empathy muscles.

LGBTQ Books for Middle Grade Readers

A round-up of books with LGBTQ characters for middle grade readers.

5 Books That Got Me Reading

Classic stories that got one Rioter reading as a girl.