Reading Middle Grade

Narrative nonfiction, in particular, tells compelling stories that help readers connect information to real experiences, building empathy and sparking deeper interest in a subject. Our selection of narrative nonfiction covers a wide range of topics, from a famous art heist and a catastrophic volcanic eruption to a brave girl who rode her bike across India to save her father, ...

When Jensen, a risk-averse 8th grader with anxiety, is woken up by his two best friends for one last night of adventure before their 8th grade graduation, he's hesitant to say yes. Maleek, his friend, has accepted a string of dares from a girl he may or may not have a crush on and wants Jensen and Cooper, their other friend along for the ride. Eventually Jensen acquiesces and...

I've been on Kindle Unlimited on and off since 2020, and I think it's a great solution if you have (and/or are) a voracious reader who flies through books quicker than your library or wallet can keep up. Although Amazon switches up Kindle Unlimited books every year or so, they have a pretty solid selection with fan favorites like Harry Potter and Percy Jackson. I've also been...

With the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, many sports fans are thinking about soccer! If your young readers love the beautiful game, there's a high chance that they'll love reading these soccer books for middle grade readers. Today, I'm sharing some of my favorite soccer books for kids with high soccer action and plenty of heart. These books are sure to appeal to young readers ...

Sixth graders (and 5th graders) are my favorite tweens to recommend books to because at ages 10-12, these kids are often confident readers who are eager to explore a variety of genres. Many of them can handle problem books and really enjoy realistic fiction. Still, they continue to read their graphic novels and short books, as well as engaging series. That's why I've tried to...