In 2023, I tweeted about the long lengths of recently published middle grade books. The tweet went viral, and I was invited to write for Publisher’s Weekly to expand on my concerns. I said that while ...

The author of the City Spies series chooses 7 crime novels that invite young readers to discover the culprit before the ...

This week’s Summerville Reads picks include Beth Vrabel’s middle-grade caper, Neil Shea’s Arctic reporting and Adam Johnson’s ...

"Mutt's Promise" by Julie Salamon, illustrated by Jill Weber. (Dial Books for Young Readers, $16.99.) Promises save the day in this engaging tale. Here, a stray called Mutt vows that she'll protect a ...

When market research firm Circana issued a report on the slump in the middle grade market in July, it was not so much a surprise as a continuation of disheartening news for the category, whose sales ...

If you have kids in your life who are ready to broaden their book horizons we have recommendations for you! Here you'll find ...

Simon & Schuster has announced their must-have list of 2024 middle-grade books for young readers. It's a range they're pretty proud of, offering kids a variety of genres and stories that provide fun, ...

In our Young Adult department at the Wando Mount Pleasant library, we offer a vast collection of books for patrons predominantly in grades 6 through 12. Of course, anyone can come in and browse and ...

For the last, luxurious read of summer – or the first reading book to carry back to school – there’s nothing better than an engrossing magical tale. These two middle-grade novels take folklore and ...

The middle grade years are often called the golden age of reading, a time when kids connect fiercely with characters and stories. Some of the all-time bestsellers in children’s literature (think Harry ...

Ayesha Rascoe talks with Afoma Umesi, who blogs about middle grade reading, about what new books may keep kids reading this summer. Kids across the country are heading into a well-deserved summer ...