But kids who cannot already read those grade-level texts with high comprehension are demoted to below-grade-level books in the hopes that this will help them make more progress. Often, parents do not ...

From reader requests, I’ve made a wholesome middle grade books for girls ages 9 – 12 with kind main characters you’d want as a friend. (Go here for the list for ...

I remember the day our 9-year-old brought Twilight home from the library. The novel, a blood-soaked vampire romance thriller, is a fun read and a real page-turner if you like that sort of thing.

I have younger siblings, which means I read younger-grade books far longer than I otherwise might have. While some people moved on to more “adult” books, I always had a few middle grade books on my ...

Spurred on by the We Need Diverse Books movement, a crop of new imprints and initiatives reflect publishers’ ongoing efforts to expand the middle grade category, seeking out traditionally ...

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 ...

Oh My Gods! is the first in a new middle grade graphic novel series. (HMH Books for Young Readers) Oh My Gods! is the first in a series of middle-grade graphic novels involving comedy and Greek ...

Preus, who lives in Duluth, is the bestselling author of the Newbery Honor book “Heart of a Samurai” and other books for young readers, including “West of the Moon” and the Enchanted Lake trilogy. She ...