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The Lost Library
What would you do if you found a secret in the pages of a book? Fifth grader Evan McClelland gets more than he expects when he borrows books from a...
Posted by Sarah Jane N. on March 12, 2025
Curlfriends: New In Town by Sharee Miller
Charlie Harper is ready to make a great first impression on her first day at her new middle school. She has meticulously researched and crafted a new persona that is...
Posted by Sarah A. on December 9, 2024
Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero
Isaiah Dunn is 10 years old, and it has not been an easy year for him. His father passed away unexpectedly, and his mother is struggling at the bottom of...
Posted by Heidi E. on October 17, 2024
The Tryout
Christina and Megan have been best friends for years, but middle school brings new challenges. They live in a small Texas town where being popular seems important, and fitting in...
Posted by Sarah Jane N. on October 10, 2024
The Lumbering Giants of Windy Pines
11-year old Jerry and her mother have moved around a lot in the year since her father died. When Mama says they will be staying for good at the Slumbering...
Posted by Kristi M. on October 10, 2024
Falling Short by Ernesto Cisneros
Sixth graders Isaac and Marco are next door neighbors and best friends, but they couldn’t be more different. Sports come naturally to Isaac, but he struggles to focus on school....
Posted by Kristi M. on May 16, 2024
The Grace of Wild Things by Heather Fawcett
Join Grace, a 12-year-old witch, on her journey from the orphanage to a new life full of magic and adventure. Escaping the dreary orphanage, Grace meets Miss Puddlestone, a witch...
Posted by Sarah Jane N. on May 2, 2024
The Witch’s Wings And Other Terrifying Tales
Alicia wants to become the newest member of the Midnight Society, a group of kids who share scary tales around the campfire. Most are not welcoming her with open arms. ...
Posted by Heidi E. on February 15, 2024
Long Distance
Vega has begrudgingly moved to a new city and she needs to make friends. Her parents are sure that summer camp is the solution. Vega disagrees. This camp also seems...
Posted by Heidi E. on September 1, 2023
Tegan and Sara: Junior High
Junior High is a middle-grade graphic novel about twin sisters navigating the world of middle school after a move to a new town. Written by real life twins and musicians,...
Posted by Sarah A. on August 24, 2023
LGBTQ+ Voices and Experiences: A Reading List for Grade School
Celebrate Pride Month with books highlighting LGBTQ+ characters, experiences, histories, and voices. We hope these selections serve to educate and encourage a dialogue on topics of gender and sexuality from...
Posted by Sarah Jane N. on June 2, 2023
What Lives in the Woods
Twelve year old Ginny and her older brother Leo are not pleased to be spending a whole month of summer vacation with their parents deep in the Saugatuck woods at...
Posted by Adrian L. on June 1, 2023
Killer Underwear Invasion! How to Spot Fake News, Disinformation & Conspiracy Theories
The title draws in the reader’s eyes; how can “killer underwear” be part of a nonfiction title? The book aims to help the young reader develop critical thinking skills needed...
Posted by Heidi E. on May 25, 2023
Barb The Last Berzerker
An endless war has been waged between humans and monsters, and only the bravest among them—The Berzerkers—can defeat the monsters and save the world of Bailiwick once and for all!...
Posted by Sarah A. on May 11, 2023
The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza
This book is just the perfect mix of fun, ridiculous, and adorable. There is a cat who has been bioengineered to to be a hero, a toe-nail clipping robot looking...
Posted by Heidi E. on January 26, 2023