Fiction

Rollicking adventures, coming-of-age woes, and long-lasting friendships are part and parcel of middle grade books, and these outstanding 25 picks fit the bill.

An emotional Tahir said winning the prestigious award felt like "an impossible dream."

Hand these books to tweens and teens who love Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. 

Judges chose Harmony Becker's graphic novel over five other finalists for the prestigious award.

Get the first look at the cover for Ellen Oh's Haru, Zombie Dog Hero, which will bring the fright to middle grade readers in July 2023. 

These 27 titles about haunted houses, supernatural beings, trick or treating, and more range from sweet to scary and from frightful to delightful. 

As students seek out books that are currently being challenged and removed from shelves, librarians and their fellow educators can also point them to titles with censorship and book banning themes.

Elementary-aged fans of the Apple-TV series will like these books that chronicle managing divorce, moves, and friendship.

Nana. Amah. Ojiji. They go by many names. The bonds kids have with their grandparents are worth celebrating. Here are 9 titles for this Grandparents' Day that showcase the love between children and older adults.