Middle-Grade Readers (Ages 8-12)

Pura Belpré Honor winner & best of the year novel. A futuristic dystopian story of survival and hope, filled with adventure and heart.

Over 80 brain-training puzzles inspired by Alan Turing, with code-crackers, logic puzzles, and more. Hone cognitive skills and support The Turing Trust.

A hilarious and heartfelt comic about Akissi's misadventures in an African city, where she faces challenges with bravery and humor.

Professional athlete and activist Akim Aliu’s graphic memoir tells his incredible story as a hockey prodigy facing racism in Canada. An inspiring must-read.

Airi Sano, known as the ultimate prankster, teams up with her classmates to prank her unrelenting teacher in a new-school comedy series filled with friendship and laughs.

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

"Funny, adorable, action-packed new series featuring feline secret agent on a mission to save the world. Can Agent 9 stop supervillain King Crab's evil plans?"

Agent 9 teams up with a mouse named Traps to stop the Wolf from completing a mind-control device in this funny, action-packed spy series.

A funny and thoughtful true story by Raina Telgemeier about a girl's stomach troubles correlating with her fears and challenges while growing up.

Quirky debut novel about a determined girl biking across the country to meet her idol, encountering ghosts, animals, and friendship along the way. Junior Library Guild selection.

Adventuregame Comics: Samurai vs. Ninja is an interactive graphic novel where you choose your warrior fate, solve puzzles, and learn special skills to prepare for your ultimate quest. Join the adventure in this thrilling series by Jason Shiga!

Interactive graphic novel Adventuregame Comics: The Beyond lets readers choose their path in the afterlife, navigating worlds within books to find a way out.

Leo Doyle, a small-town kid from Ohio, joins a struggling Premier League youth squad. Can he survive the challenges on and off the field to pursue his dream of becoming a pro soccer player?

Unofficial Roblox graphic novel about kids who enter Roblox Academy through a mysterious door and face a villain who threatens to turn them into zombies!

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

A vulnerable middle grade graphic novel about acne, identity, and finding your place in eighth grade. Jay navigates friendships, crushes, and acne struggles.

Book 1 of Time Quintet Series: Meg, Charles Wallace, and Calvin journey through space and time to find Meg's missing scientist father. Winner of 1963 Newbery Medal.

A gripping tale of survival based on the true story of a wolf's incredible journey to find a new home. Perfect for fans of animal adventures like Pax and The One and Only Ivan.

"A heart-stopping adventure about a young orca whale leading her brother on a journey to reunite with their pod. An educational tale of survival and family bonds."

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.

Join Brystal as she discovers forbidden magic in a world of adventure and danger. From bestselling author Chris Colfer comes a captivating new series!

Explore twisted fairy tales in this book by Newbery Honor-winning author Adam Gidwitz. Dark, witty, and entertaining with a unique take on classic stories.

Join Jack and Jill on a harrowing quest through tales from Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen, and more in this hair-raising companion to A Tale Dark & Grimm.