Middle Grade

In her impressive debut novel, J. M. M. Nuanez delivers a nuanced story about modern kinship.

In her impressive debut novel, J. M. M. Nuanez delivers a nuanced story about modern kinship.

Itch, the debut middle grade novel by Polly Farquhar, explores a familiar theme — the desire to fit in — through a distinctive, endearing lens.

Itch, the debut middle grade novel by Polly Farquhar, explores a familiar theme — the desire to fit in — through a distinctive, endearing lens.

Things Seen From Above offers an appealing story about learning to fit into a crowd that’s still learning what fitting in truly means.

Things Seen From Above offers an appealing story about learning to fit into a crowd that’s still learning what fitting in truly means.

Pam Muñoz Ryan demonstrates her ability to tell poignant adventure stories with Mañanaland, which is certain to become an instant classic.

Pam Muñoz Ryan demonstrates her ability to tell poignant adventure stories with Mañanaland, which is certain to become an instant classic.

Gold Rush Girl tells an adventure-filled but grounded story of what life was like for many families during the California gold rush.

Gold Rush Girl tells an adventure-filled but grounded story of what life was like for many families during the California gold rush.

Set against the backdrop of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, The Blackbird Girls powerfully explores the transformative power of friendship across time.

Set against the backdrop of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, The Blackbird Girls powerfully explores the transformative power of friendship across time.

Black Brother, Black Brother demonstrates the power in fighting for what you believe and surrounding yourself with people who will fight with you.

Black Brother, Black Brother demonstrates the power in fighting for what you believe and surrounding yourself with people who will fight with you.

Sara Pennypacker’s Here in the Real World is a tender celebration of the quirks that make each person different.

Sara Pennypacker’s Here in the Real World is a tender celebration of the quirks that make each person different.

Chirp is a riveting middle grade novel of empowerment that deftly tackles a delicate, imperative subject.

Chirp is a riveting middle grade novel of empowerment that deftly tackles a delicate, imperative subject.

In this lyrical and hopeful story, King believes that his older brother is not dead but has instead been transformed into a dragonfly.

In this lyrical and hopeful story, King believes that his older brother is not dead but has instead been transformed into a dragonfly.

Written in the tradition of magical school stories, The Mystwick School of Musicraft quickly finds its own melody through fast-paced and effortless prose.

Written in the tradition of magical school stories, The Mystwick School of Musicraft quickly finds its own melody through fast-paced and effortless prose.

From the Desk of Zoe Washington is an engaging debut that serves as an excellent introduction to the pervasive issue of racial injustice.

From the Desk of Zoe Washington is an engaging debut that serves as an excellent introduction to the pervasive issue of racial injustice.

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