In many ways, 2018 was a tough year. But when it came to middle grade books, it was something of a stand out. You don’t have to take our word for it though. Here, twelve amazing kidlit authors you love share their favorite middle grade reads of 2018. I’ll admit I’m biased because I’m a […]
It can be really hard navigating the ups and down of growing up, especially when you are in the “tween” stage. Not quite a teenager, definitely not a child. These eight coming of age novels help give a voice to the emotions and feelings that can come up during those in between years.
I love first-person middle grade stories that don’t sugarcoat real life, such what it’s really like when a father comes in and out of your life, how to deal with the pressure to act strong when you’re feeling vulnerable, and what it’s like when you desperately want to fit in. Torrey Maldonado illustrates all of […]