Climate Fiction “Cli-Fi”
When middle grade fiction is set in a school, readers relate to the environment and are… (more)
Puppet in Progress
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Puppet in Progress
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Climate Fiction “Cli-Fi”
Middle grade books with silly, over-the-top humor offer kids a much-needed dose of pure fun…. (more)
Author Study: Kelly Yang
Kelly Yang’s books inspire readers with resilient characters growing from the power of their community….. (more)
Puppet in Progress
Nonfiction graphic novels are a great entry point into learning a more complex topic.
Climate Fiction “Cli-Fi”
Climate fiction, or the “cli-fi” genre features stories about environmental challenges and youth activism…. (more)
Tearjerker Fiction
Kids are drawn to tearjerker books because they’re a safe space to explore complex emotions…. (more)
Author: Stuart Gibbs
Stuart Gibbs can get almost any reluctant reader to finish a book…. (more)
Strong Male Characters
Middle grade books that feature strong male protagonists are a big draw for all genders….. (more)
Strong Female Characters
Strong female characters serve as role models for all middle grade readers…. (more)
Magical Realism
Realistic fiction + fantasy elements = great magical realism… (more)
Anthropomorphized Animals
Children love both the familiarity and the fantasy in books where the animals…..
Fiction with Dogs
Middle grade books with dogs? Count me in!… (more)
Fiction with Water Elements
The power of water isn’t a theme readers typically look for… (more)
Humor
Many middle grade readers want to transition from slapstick humor but still enjoy a good laugh…. (more)
Science Fiction
Due to its complex world-building, science fiction can sometimes be tricky for middle grade readers…. (more)
Realistic Fiction: Walking in Someone Else’s Shoes
These books showcase female characters who experience the world in unique ways….(more)
Fantasy: Dragons
Dragons really spark the imagination of middle-grade readers…. (more)
Fantasy: With Ancient Myths
After finishing a Rick Riordan series, it can be tough to decide what to read next…. (more)
Fiction: Adults as Villians
Kids love cheering for the heroes, especially when it’s the young characters who outsmart the adults….. (more)
Fiction: Survival
Books about surviving in the wild offer a unique kind of suspense….. (more)
Humor: Memoir
For older middle grade readers, discovering the dystopian genre….. (more)
Author: Katherine Applegate
Katherine Applegate has written many fantastic books for readers of all ages…. (more)
Fiction with Animals
Human children and their relationships with animals are…. (more)
Mysteries with Spies
Mysteries are great opportunities to see if the reader is deeply comprehending….(more)
Fiction at Summer Camp
Books set at overnight summer camps allow readers a sneak peak…. (more)
Contemporary Historical Fiction
Historical fiction that covers an event the reader’s parents lived through…. (more)
Historical Fiction – WWII
World War II continues hook middle grade readers into historical fiction…. (more)
Memoirs with Humor
Memoirs are a great nonfiction subgenre for middle grade readers, especially…. (more)
Anthropomorphized Animals
Books with multiple narrators challenge readers with a variety of perspectives….(more)
Fiction with Language
Authors who experiment with words, structure, and language delight readers… (more)
Puppet in progress
Middle grade books featuring siblings are a great way for readers to connect the text…(more)