Middle-Grade Readers (Ages 8-12)

A diverse collection of stories by Native writers celebrates community, heritage, and resilience at a powwow in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Ana-Marie, a nonbinary figure skating champ, grapples with gender identity in a binary world while befriending new transgender skater, Hayden.

Feeling overwhelmed by little sister, excited for middle school freedom, gearing up for basketball MVP, and nervous about date with crush - want to keep sis at bay!

Middle-grade coming-of-age story about Kevin Lee feeling invisible in Toronto, until a trip to Thrill Planet offers a chance for change. Fans of diverse graphic novels will enjoy this humorous journey.

Discover young Lemony Snicket's mysterious adventures in a fading town in the thrilling debut of The New York Times bestselling series.

Arlo flees to find his grandmother when his grandfather's dementia raises fears of foster care in this heartwarming novel of family and resilience.

A moving memoir-in-verse of activism and perseverance, showing how one woman fought to make MLK Jr.'s birthday a national holiday.

Natty copes with her mom leaving by starting a pep squad in middle school. A story about toxic positivity, friendship, and starting fresh.

A ghostly Southern mystery about a girl with a hidden gift, facing family troubles and stirring up mayhem as she navigates her new mountain home.

Magical adventure awaits in this enchanting story by J. Elle, where a young Black witch must save her magic school while keeping her powers a secret.

Heartwarming 1905 frontier tale of Jewish immigrants in North Dakota. Sisters navigate identity, family, and acceptance in a new land.

A voice-driven novel about friendship and responsibility as Max seeks the truth behind a mysterious night in the woods, facing unfair expectations.

In the exciting sequel, Bicycle reunites with her long-lost family and embarks on a daring mission to rescue bicycles in need.

Kate DiCamillo's Deckawoo Drive series features hilarious and heartfelt tales with beloved characters from the Mercy Watson books. This collection includes Leroy Ninker, Francine Poulet, and Baby Lincoln in charming adventures perfect for early readers.