Making more time for family and reading are at the very top of my New Year’s Resolution list: so combining the two into a family book club is perfection. And January is the perfect time to kick it off! Geared towards middle grade readers, these picks include some of our favorite books from 2016, are equally compelling for adults, and make […]
There is no better book dedication than the one that kicks off Firoozeh Dumas’ latest middle grade novel, It Ain’t So Awful, Falafel. It reads: To all the kids who don’t belong, for whatever reason. This one’s for you. With just that, I was hooked before I even turned to page one.
Moving is tough; from living in a new house, to making new friends, and starting a new school. But it’s even tougher when that move also includes learning a new language, adjusting to a new culture, and trying not to stick out any more than necessary. Here are five middle grade novels about moving to […]