Middle-Grade Readers (Ages 8-12)

Sam and TJ explore queer history while challenging their history teacher's narrow views. Will their statue of Alice Austen win the contest and change perceptions?

Join Michael and friends from the Junior Birdwatching Club as they save a rare snowy owl in a snowstorm. An adventurous read for ages 7-10.

Discover the impact of redlining on a neighborhood through the eyes of a young girl and her neighbor in this empowering picture book about community action.

Join the Misfits, an elite team of underdogs, as they investigate suspicious sightings of ghosts and sea monsters in San Francisco Bay.

Unravel the mysteries of the universe with this engaging space activity book for kids 8-12. Packed with fascinating facts and fun activities!

Get ready for a magical journey with the Ultimate Fan Edition Little Golden Book based on Universal Pictures’ Wicked! Includes quizzes, activities, stickers, and sparkly cover art. Perfect for fans of all ages!

Mad Libs: Wicked Edition - Fill-in-the-blank word game for fans of Wicked. Includes 21 silly stories for laughs with friends or family. Ages 8+ recommended.

Discover the Earth in a fun and engaging way with science author Emma Young! Answering 33 crazy questions, this book is perfect for ages 7-9.

Nyla competes in a bird watching contest to earn respect at school, navigating friendships and pressures to be cool while staying true to herself.

Join Fiyero from Universal Pictures’ Wicked in this Ultimate Fan Edition Little Golden Book, with quizzes, activities, stickers, and glitter! Perfect for fans of all ages. Wicked: For Good in theaters November 21, 2025!

Discover a new take on the Aztec myth of Quetzalcoatl and Xolotl, gods who created humanity and faced challenges in bringing them to earth.

Best friends compete in a pop star competition in this funny manga. Hikaru and Ran face dance, vocal tests and eliminations to see who has what it takes to make it through.

In the 10th book of the bestselling series, Jack and Quint must stop a world destroyer from reaching Earth. A race against time in the Monster Dimension!

In Warriors: Changing Skies Book 2, Tawnypelt warns of a looming peril as Starlingpaw seeks redemption and Moonpaw battles a troubling voice. Can the Clans reach StarClan before it's too late?

Don't miss this deluxe edition of the first volume in Erin Hunter's Warriors series, with a bonus chapter and stunning design. Preorder now!

An engaging exploration of mysteries and catastrophes, from Bigfoot to killer lakes, for curious kids to investigate and evaluate.

Barb and Porkchop compete in a fierce contest to maintain peace in the land, facing challenges and a shapeshifting force in the process.

Discover the greatest soccer player of all time with this fully illustrated book for kids ages 8-12. Profiles of 12 iconic players and bonus tutorials included.

An ordinary student's life changes when he meets a powerful mechanical being. They form a bond and must unravel its mysterious past to protect it from dangerous forces.

A fact-filled book and journal for Wicked fans! Packed with fun facts, quizzes, and journaling pages about the Tony-winning Broadway musical.

Graphic novel twist on fairy tales in Whatever After series Book 2: Cinderella. Abby and Jonah must help Cinderella find true love before time runs out. Illustrations by Bethany Crandall.

Fans of Stranger Things will love this classic novel about a girl with special powers and silver eyes, trying to find others like her.

Comic and satirical story of Chloe, a bright middle schooler navigating stereotypes as a model-minority in a non-diverse town. New teacher, Ms. Lee, helps her explore her Korean background.

An enthralling stand-alone companion to Show Me a Sign by Ann Clare LeZotte. Mary embarks on a gripping adventure to teach a young deaf girl, confronting history's ills along the way.