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Back to the Future: 7 Middle Grade Novels That Look Ahead
For as long as there have been storytellers, those storytellers have been imagining what it would be like to live in the future. Sometimes the predictions are dire, sometimes funny, sometimes extreme,...
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5 Sweet Chapter Book Series with New Releases in August
You know how it works: Your newly-independent reader finds a series he or she loves, and suddenly they’re tearing through book after book, and you’re left scrambling at the shelves trying to keep up,...
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The Half-True Lies of Cricket Cohen Is a Story About Memories (Both Real and...
Meet Cricket Cohen: Sixth grader. Manhattan resident. Future world-famous geologist. Liar. Okay, maybe liar is too strong a word, at least according to Cricket herself. Maybe truth-stretcher or...
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5 Picture Books with a Focus on Compassion and Hope
These five picture books empower young children to make a difference in their world, in the simplest of ways. Come With Me, by Holly M. McGhee and Pascal Lemaitre This is one of those simple stories...
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5 Creepy Books Set in New England for Chilly Nights
It’s that time of year. The leaves are turning, the days are shorter, the mornings are colder. And that’s not the only kind of chill that comes around this time of year. It’s the season for ghosts and...
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5 Series for Fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid
He’s baaaack! On November 7th, everybody’s favorite wimp, Greg Heffley, returns in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway. The Heffleys are headed to a tropical resort for some peace and relaxation. The...
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7 Girl-Power Books For Young Readers
As someone raising both a son and a daughter, I’m always on the lookout for books that empower both of them to grow into strong, happy, healthy adults. That’s every parent’s dream, right? While my...
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7 Middle Grade Reads for Fans of Magical Realism
Growing up, I was never a huge fan of fantasy. I just couldn’t get my mind wrapped around the fantasy worlds and vivid imaginations of the authors. As an adult, I’ve learned to stretch my imagination...
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Darkness and Light in Tahereh Mafi’s Whichwood
Pulling Whichwood (the sequel to author Tahereh Mafi’s New York Times bestselling Furthermore) from its packaging, I was first struck by the contrast of the cover. Bright red roses and icy blue frost...
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7 Middle Grade Mysteries for Dreary Winter Days (Or Anytime)
With late fall has come the cold, wind, and rain. The kind of weather that’s miserable to be out in, but perfect for lighting a fire and settling onto the couch. Here are seven middle grade mysteries...
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5 Middle Grade Reads for Cold Winter Days
The two week school break is approaching. The word s-n-o-w has appeared in our local forecast for this weekend. There’s frost on my windshield in the morning. Winter is definitely in the air. With it...
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7 Middle Grade Books About Adoptive Families
During the holidays, we’re immersed with images and stories of food and family. But not every family is bound together by genealogy. Instead, family is that group of people bound together by their...
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In Search of Role Models: 5 Middle Grade Books Featuring Strong Parental Figures
As both a parent and a teacher, I’ve always believed strongly in the philosophy of, “It takes a village.” Growing up is tough, and the more adult role models our children have, the better. Sometimes...
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5 Picture Books to Introduce Young Winter Games Fans to South Korea
With football season officially behind us, all eyes are now turned to PyeongChang, South Korea and the quest for Winter Olympics gold. For many young viewers, this is a chance not just to watch...
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Click! 6 Books for the Budding Photographer
They say, “A picture is worth a thousand words,” and for generations photographers have strived to capture the people, places, and moments that make up our history. From fashion photography, to...
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Oink! 11 of Our Favorite Pigs in Children’s Literature
From “This Little Piggy” to The Three Little Pigs to good ol’ Wilbur, children’s literature contains a long list of curly-tailed, snub-nosed, porcine characters. Here are 11 piggies, both big and...
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5 Fabulous Literary Podcasts for Young Listeners (And Their Parents!)
As a child, I loved to read anything I could get my hands on. I was a weekly school library and public library visitor, spent my birthday money on books, and had full shelves of beloved series I read...
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A Snail Gets a Little Sister, a Pebble Soul-Searches, and a Rabbit Listens: 9...
Another month, another list of fabulous new picture books! Whether you’re an adult reader who loves a good illustrated story, a parent looking for new titles, a teacher who loves bringing new books...
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7 Picture Books Perfect for Celebrating Spring
Spring is the time to celebrate Earth and all the gifts Mother Nature has to offer! Here’s a round-up of springtime favorites that will have you wanting to get outside and dig in the dirt (or at least...
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May’s Best New Books for Young Readers
Summer is on the horizon! It’s not quite time for beach reads yet, but fortunately, May offers a whole new batch of middle grade books to hold us over. The Burning Maze, by Rick Riordan Parents...
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